There's no place like home for East Mecklenburg, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 45-25 margin over the Independence Patriots on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 66-30 back in January.
East Mecklenburg found their leader in freshman Samariah Freeman, who posted 17 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Ava Stallings was another key player, putting up four points and six boards.
Eagles
| 02/07/25 vs Independence | 19 |
| 01/31/25 @ Butler | 11 |
| 01/29/25 vs Central Cabarrus | 13 |
| 01/28/25 vs Garinger | 14 |
| 01/24/25 @ Rocky River | 18 |
| + 23 more games |
East Mecklenburg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Gabrielle Green and Taniya Dickerson certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Green scored seven points and eight rebounds, while Dickerson put up three points and 13 boards.
East Mecklenburg pushed their record up to 7-15 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points over those games. As for Independence, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-21.
East Mecklenburg has already played their next contest, a 70-60 loss against Charlotte Catholic on the 11th. As for Independence, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 61-24 defeat against Rocky River on the 11th.
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