Mallard Creek's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They secured a 58-54 W over the West Charlotte Lions. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 51-44 back in December of 2024.
Jordyn Washington was his usual excellent self, going 7 for 14 en route to 19 points. Troy Griffin was another key player, putting up nine points and seven rebounds.
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Mallard Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was DJ Williams, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 boards. Those 12 rebounds gave Williams a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Chase Bryson, who posted ten points and six boards.
Mallard Creek is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-8 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.8 points per game. As for West Charlotte, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Mallard Creek will welcome Hopewell at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Mallard Creek's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. As for West Charlotte, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 49-41 defeat against Victory Christian Center on the 25th.
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