Middle Creek lost to Cary back in February of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Middle Creek Mustangs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cary Imps, sneaking past 50-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted against the Imps since February 6, 2019.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Middle Creek to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brittain Queen, who posted 14 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of George Daniels, who earned ten points along with five assists and five boards.
Cary's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Stone Holcombe, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 13 points and six rebounds, and Jonathan Peery, who went 6 of 13 on his way to 14 points. What's more, Holcombe also racked up four assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Chase Cleveland, who put up six points.
Middle Creek has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.5 points per game. As for Cary, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-7.
Middle Creek will square off against Apex at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Middle Creek is facing Apex at the right time seeing as Apex is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Cary, they will face off against Holly Springs at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Holly Springs has won six straight at home, while Cary won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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