Middle Creek unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Willow Spring Storm at home and fell 73-30. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-12.
Despite the loss, Middle Creek still got an impressive performance from Alysia Pergerson, who had 11 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. Pergerson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Zariah Burnette had an outrageously good game for Willow Spring as she went 6 for 9 en route to 15 points plus six steals and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Amanda Mitchell, who went 7 for 11 en route to 14 points plus six rebounds.
Middle Creek didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 49-27 victory against Fuquay - Varina on the 19th. As for Willow Spring, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 50-45 win against Holly Springs on the 26th.
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