After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Union Pines, Apex was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They wrapped up 2024 with a 41-23 victory over the South Granville Vikings. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Apex got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ja'Kiyah Mangum out in front who went 7 of 13 on her way to 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Pease, who posted six points in addition to six steals and five boards.
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Apex smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
Despite the loss, South Granville had strong showings from Avery Wilson, who put up seven points, and Lauryn Davis, who had six points.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-9. As for South Granville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Apex wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 32-23 defeat against Southern Alamance on the 30th. As for South Granville, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 34-31 loss against East Chapel Hill on the 30th.
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