Bears
| 01/31/25 @ Douglas Byrd | 78 |
| 01/07/25 vs Douglas Byrd | 68 |
| 11/20/24 vs Red Springs | 64 |
| 12/13/24 @ Purnell Swett | 56 |
| 12/04/24 @ Red Springs | 56 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gray's Creek). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Douglas Byrd Eagles 78-41. The win was some much needed relief for the Bears as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Gray's Creek got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ezekiel Reed out in front who went 9 of 11 on his way to 20 points and seven rebounds. The dominant performance gave Reed a new career-high in points. Quion Andrews was another key player, going 8 for 11 en route to 19 points and three steals.
Gray's Creek was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Douglas Byrd's loss came despite strong showings from Mehki Baines and Jordan Williams. Baines posted ten points and three steals, while Williams put up 13 points. Williams is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Rodquavian Clark, who scored three points and eight boards.
Gray's Creek's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Douglas Byrd, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-12.
Gray's Creek has already played their next game, a 63-59 victory against Purnell Swett on the 1st. As for Douglas Byrd, they will head out to take on Cape Fear at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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