NCSSM: Morganton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 25th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 43-23 to the Carolina Day Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Dragons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 346th, while the Wildcats are ranked 172nd).
Carolina Day got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Layla Hunter out in front who had 16 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Hunter has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Keana Smith, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 22 rebounds.
NCSSM: Morganton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Carolina Day, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. NCSSM: Morganton will square off against Madison at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. NCSSM: Morganton is facing Madison at the right time seeing as Madison is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Carolina Day, they will take on Shining Rock Classical Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Carolina Day will also cruise into their next matchup with the timing on their side: Shining Rock Classical Academy will have lost three straight heading into Tuesday's match.
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