NCSSM: Morganton lost against the Mitchell Mountaineers two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. NCSSM: Morganton was the victim of a rough 72-48 loss at the hands of Mitchell.
Despite the loss, NCSSM: Morganton still got an impressive performance from Lawson Taylor, who scored 31 points. Taylor hasn't dropped below 18 points for eight straight games.
NCSSM: Morganton has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Mitchell, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 13-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. NCSSM: Morganton will take on Owen at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Owen knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 11 matchups -- so hopefully NCSSM: Morganton likes a good challenge. As for Mitchell, they have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Rosman at 7:30 p.m. on February 9th. Mitchell has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 492 points over their last seven games.
