You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Avery County on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the NCSSM: Morganton Dragons out of the water with a 60-6 final score. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 45-2.
Avery County was led to victory by Marley Jones and Hallie Johnson. Jones went 6 for 10 en route to 14 points plus five rebounds and three steals, while Johnson went 7 for 11 en route to 14 points plus four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Matilda Carver, who posted six points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Avery County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Avery County's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. As for NCSSM: Morganton, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avery County will play host again on Friday to welcome McDowell, where tip off is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. As for NCSSM: Morganton, they will square off against Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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