Mallard Creek is 9-1 against West Charlotte since February of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The two teams will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
West Charlotte is hoping to do what Myers Park couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Mallard Creek's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Mallard Creek took their game with ease, bagging a 65-37 win over Myers Park. Given the Mavericks' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 17th, while the Mustangs are ranked 304th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 12/10/24 @ Myers Park | 8 |
| 12/07/24 vs A.C. Reynolds | 5 |
| 12/03/24 vs Independence | 5 |
| 11/29/24 vs Watauga | 4 |
| 11/20/24 @ Marvin Ridge | 10 |
| 11/16/24 vs Rocky River | 5 |
Mallard Creek relied on the efforts of Elle Stone, who went 10 of 23 on her way to 26 points in addition to seven steals and six boards, and Kiara Anderson, who went 6 for 13 on her way to 19 points in addition to eight steals and five assists. Anderson is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of My?Asia Young, who posted nine points and eight boards.
Mallard Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive matches.
While West Charlotte didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against Garinger on Thursday as West Charlotte made off with a 61-39 victory. With the Lions ahead 34-14 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
West Charlotte's win came from a few key players Mallard Creek will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Bri'Asia Rowe, who had 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonnae Bennett, who posted 13 points.
West Charlotte pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.8 points per game. As for Mallard Creek, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Everything came up roses for Mallard Creek against West Charlotte in their previous meeting back in February, as the team secured a 72-21 win. Does Mallard Creek have another victory up their sleeve, or will West Charlotte turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
