South Lenoir had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell to the Richlands Wildcats 35-30. The Blue Devils have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
South Lenoir's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyazhia Midgett, who had ten points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists. That's the most assists Midgett has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Herring, who earned 11 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
The victory made it two in a row for Richlands and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
South Lenoir will square off against Ayden - Grifton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Richlands, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Southwest Onslow at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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