Northwest Cabarrus hadn't done well against Central Cabarrus recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Northwest Cabarrus Trojans secured a 57-52 W over the Central Cabarrus Vikings. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 75-65 back in December of 2024.
Cayden Smith and Kevonta' Martin certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Smith posted 17 points, while Martin put up ten points and seven rebounds. The game was Smith's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Dexter Montague was another key player, putting up nine points.
Northwest Cabarrus' victory bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Central Cabarrus, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwest Cabarrus will take on East Rowan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Northwest Cabarrus' favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while East Rowan has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Central Cabarrus, they will challenge Carson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Cabarrus is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.4 points per game this season.
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