Catawba Ridge's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Highland Tech Rams 48-28. Given the Copperheads' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 118th in South Carolina, while the Rams are ranked 420th in North Carolina), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Catawba Ridge's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Addison Cunningham, who posted 17 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which Cunningham has scored at least a third of Catawba Ridge's points. Brooke Berninzoni was another key player, going 5 for 9 on her way to 13 points and five rebounds.
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| 12/27/24 - Neutral | 48-28 W |
Catawba Ridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
With the victory, Catawba Ridge broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-6. As for Highland Tech, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Catawba Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 51-26 loss against South Point on the 28th. As for Highland Tech, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 55-27 defeat against Palisades on the 28th.
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