Cedar Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 52-34 to the East Chapel Hill Wildcats. The Fighting Red Wolves lost against the Wildcats in their previous head to head back in December of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 79-32 score last time.
Jameer Phelmetta was nothing short of spectacular for East Chapel Hill: he shot 58% from the field on his way to 15 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. William Hardin was another key player, putting up eight points and eight boards.
Cedar Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for East Chapel Hill, the win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-3.
East Chapel Hill has already played their next contest, a 75-70 loss against Fuquay - Varina on the 6th. Hopefully Cedar Ridge paid attention to the Wildcats' matchup: the next time they hit the field, they'll take on the Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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