Cary won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Thursday. They lost 51-28 to the Holly Springs Golden Hawks. The Imps were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Cary's loss came despite strong showings from Riley Garner and Lola Haley. Garner went 5 of 9 on her way to 14 points, while Haley posted four points and nine boards.
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Even though they lost, Cary smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests.
Holly Springs' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Amy Lissow, who went 5 for 9 en route to 11 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Cantil, who went 5 of 7 on her way to 12 points.
Cary dropped their record down to 6-7 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Holly Springs, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
Cary wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 51-32 loss against Apex Friendship on the 17th. Holly Springs has also already played their next game, a 56-42 defeat against Panther Creek on the 17th.
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