Apex was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 53-43 to the Middle Creek Mustangs. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 53-47.
Ja'Niyah Mangum
| 02/07/25 vs Middle Creek | 15 |
| 01/29/25 @ Middle Creek | 9 |
| 12/27/24 vs Union Pines | 9 |
| 12/13/24 @ Cary | 9 |
| 12/06/24 vs Leesville Road | 8 |
Despite the defeat, Apex had strong showings from Elizabeth Austin, who went 5-for-9 on her way to 12 points and seven boards, and Ja'Niyah Mangum, who posted 15 points and six rebounds. Those 15 points gave Mangum a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella DeGrow, who put up four points.
Middle Creek had a senior duo take command as Alysia Pergerson dropped a double-double with 19 points and 11 steals and Sarah Grace Furst went 5-for-9 to rack up 12 points along with seven steals and five rebounds. Furst is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games she's played. Koa Pa'u was another key player, putting up six points and seven boards.
Apex's record now sits at 3-19. As for Middle Creek, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-14.
Apex didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 66-34 loss against Green Hope on the 11th. As for Middle Creek, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 51-39 defeat against Green Level on the 11th.
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