If Hopewell was feeling good fresh off their 68-42 takedown of Harding University last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hopewell Titans had to suffer through a 82-33 loss at the hands of the Mallard Creek Mavericks. The Titans have struggled against the Mavericks recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Hopewell's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was KENNIDY FARLEY, who posted ten points. Another player making a difference was JUNE WALLACE, who had ten points.
Mallard Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elle Stone led the charge by going 10 for 20 on her way to 20 points in addition to five assists and five steals. Stone has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. My?Asia Young was another key player, going 5 of 9 en route to 14 points along with six boards and five steals.
Hopewell's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Mallard Creek, their victory was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hopewell will welcome West Charlotte at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. West Charlotte is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.1 points per game this season. As for Mallard Creek, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Mecklenburg at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Mecklenburg will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Mallard Creek surely won't give up without a fight.
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