Swansboro suffered their biggest defeat since November 15, 2024 on Tuesday. They lost 50-28 to the Croatan Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 238th, while the Cougars are ranked 117th).
Addison King
| 01/17/25 @ Dixon | 10 |
| 01/27/25 @ Richlands | 7 |
| 12/20/24 vs Pamlico County | 7 |
| 02/04/25 @ Croatan | 5 |
| 01/29/25 vs Richlands | 4 |
| + 10 more games |
Despite the loss, Swansboro saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Addison King posted ten points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. King is becoming a predictor of Swansboro's success: when she posts at least three steals the team is 8-2 (and 1-4 when she doesn't).
Even though they lost, Swansboro smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 13 consecutive matchups.
Neely McMannen was her usual excellent self, going 8 for 15 to rack up 20 points and four steals for Croatan. What's more, McMannen also posted a 53% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in January of 2024. Leah Johnson was another key player, putting up eight points and seven boards.
Swansboro's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Croatan, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Dixon the next time they take the court. Croatan will host Dixon at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Swansboro will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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