The Ashley Screaming Eagle will challenge the Northside - Jacksonville Monarchs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Northside - Jacksonville took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Ashley, who comes in off a win.
On Tuesday, Ashley needed a bit of extra time to put away Swansboro. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pirates, sneaking past 48-46.
Ashley found their leader in sophomore Ella Rose, who went 6-for-10 to rack up 16 points and seven rebounds. JaKicey Gardner was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to five assists and three steals.
Ashley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Northside - Jacksonville had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost to New Hanover on the road by a 54-35 margin. The loss continues a trend for the Monarchs in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost six in a row.
Ashley will have to keep a close watch on Madyson Wills and Kalese Mattocks, a pair of players who had a big impact on Northside - Jacksonville's prior game. Wills posted eight points and seven boards, while Mattocks had eight points.
Ashley now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Northside - Jacksonville, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
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