High Point Central extended their losing streak to 13 on Monday, dropping them down to 2-19. They were dealt a 55-20 defeat at the hands of the Ledford Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Bison can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 503rd, while the Panthers are ranked 87th).
As for Ledford, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-7. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Isabella 'Izzy' Smith continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 8-for-9 to rack up 16 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Her big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayli 'Gracie' Johnson, who shot 64% from the field en route to 15 points.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. High Point Central is set to square off against their familiar foe Randleman at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Ledford will challenge rival Montgomery Central at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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