Catawba Ridge extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Monday, dropping them down to 0-2. They were beaten by the Spartanburg Vikings 59-29. The Copperheads lost against the Vikings in their previous head to head back in December of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 48-42 score last time.
Catawba Ridge lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Brooke Berninzoni, who posted nine points along with five rebounds and three steals.
As for Spartanburg, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 61.5 points this season.
Spartanburg was led to victory by De'Asia Bridges and Azaria Sims. Bridges almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine boards, while Sims shot 71% from the field to rack up 13 points and five rebounds. The last time Sims' shooting accuracy was this high was back in December of 2024. Kaylee Nelson was another key player, putting up eight points and five boards.
Catawba Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 56-30 victory against High Point Academy on the 25th. As for Spartanburg, they have also already played their next matchup, a 58-55 win against Blacksburg on the 25th.
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