Catawba Ridge's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 32-30 victory over the Northwestern Trojans. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Copperheads have posted since December 3, 2024.
Catawba Ridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lillie Peleponuk led the charge by putting up seven points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooks Dority, who posted eight points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
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Catawba Ridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Northwestern's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Camryn Bennett, who had six points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jalyn Jones, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards.
Catawba Ridge's record is now 6-7. As for Northwestern, their defeat was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Catawba Ridge didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 64-23 loss against Lexington on the 6th. As for Northwestern, they will square off against Clover at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Clover knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Northwestern likes a good challenge.
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