It was a good run, but the Middle Creek Mustangs unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 49-38 to South Garner. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Middle Creek has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Middle Creek still got an impressive performance from Obataobie Okafor, who scored 24 points along with five rebounds. That's the first time this season that Okafor scored 15 or more points. Greyson Land was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with three steals.
Middle Creek struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
South Garner's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Loddie Leach led the charge by scoring 14 points along with five rebounds. Leach continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Najai Hines, who scored 11 points.
Middle Creek's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for South Garner, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middle Creek and Holly Springs will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 5th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Holly Springs presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Middle Creek in North Carolina (Holly Springs is ranked 69th, while Middle Creek is ranked 214th). South Garner and Willow Spring will face off at 7:45 p.m. on January 5th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Willow Spring has now lost nine straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 27.
