The Willow Spring Storm will head out on the road to challenge the Cleveland Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Willow Spring greeted the New Year with with a 57-41 win over South Garner. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Storm.
Grant Overman
| 01/03/25 vs South Garner | 8 |
| 12/31/24 vs C.B. Aycock | 5 |
| 12/30/24 vs Northwood | 4 |
| 12/27/24 vs Northern Durham | 7 |
| 12/19/24 @ Garner | 2 |
Willow Spring relied on the efforts of Grant Overman, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Brady Williams, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 13 points along with eight boards and five assists. Overman is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last 34 games he's played dating back to last season. Brandon Brooks was another key player, putting up seven points.
Willow Spring smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Cleveland entered their tilt with Corinth Holders on Friday with nine consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with ten. They blew past the Pirates 75-40. The Rams have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 20 points or more this season.
Willow Spring is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Cleveland, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
Everything came up roses for Willow Spring against Cleveland in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the team secured an 82-51 win. Does Willow Spring have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cleveland turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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