The Central Academy of Technology & Arts Cougars will venture away from home to square off against the South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Tuesday, Central Academy of Technology & Arts was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 58-52 to Lee Park Prep. The loss continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Knights: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite the defeat, Central Academy of Technology & Arts got top-tier performance from Justice Hegwood, who posted 38 points.
South Stanly kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a blow against Piedmont, falling 67-31. The Rowdy Rebel Bulls were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-17.
Central Academy of Technology & Arts will have to keep a close watch on Piper Huneycutt and Kanija Colson, a pair of players who had a big impact on South Stanly's prior game. Huneycutt almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds, while Colson earned five points and 12 boards. Colson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Central Academy of Technology & Arts ended up a good deal behind South Stanly when the teams last played back in November of 2023, losing 51-32. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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