Apex's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They skirted past the Cary Imps 46-44. The game was the first time the Cougars have beaten the Imps on their court since January 30, 2024.

Elizabeth Austin
| 11/19/25 @ Cary | 18 |
| 02/07/25 vs Middle Creek | 12 |
| 11/25/24 @ Fuquay - Varina | 10 |
| 01/03/25 @ Knightdale | 9 |
| 11/15/24 vs Pinecrest | 9 |
Apex got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Elizabeth Austin out in front who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 18 rebounds. Those 18 points gave Austin a new career-high. Ella DeGrow was another key player, putting up five points along with eight boards and seven blocks.
Jenna Hayes and Riley Garner certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Hayes shot 50% from the field on her way to 18 points and three steals, while Garner posted eight points and five assists. Garner has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Cheyenne Stroud, who scored six points and three steals.
The win got Apex back to even at 1-1. As for Cary, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apex will challenge Middle Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cary, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will take on Athens Drive at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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