The Cape Fear Colts's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Gray's Creek out 45-42. That's another feather in the cap for Cape Fear, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Cape Fear's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mehakai Coleman, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Rico McDonald, who scored ten points.
Gray's Creek's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zeek Reed, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ashton Dorsey, who scored ten points along with five rebounds.
Cape Fear's victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Gray's Creek, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cape Fear won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on January 24th. Douglas Byrd is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Gray's Creek, they will be playing at home against the Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in North Carolina (Purnell Swett is ranked 549th, while the Bears are ranked 560th).
