After flying high against Madison last Tuesday, Avery County came back down to earth. The Avery County Vikings fell 70-58 to the Owen Warhorses on Friday. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warhorses earlier this season, when they won 84-81.
When it comes to explaining why Avery County lost, don't look at Oak Markland. Despite the final result, he went 6 of 14 en route to 15 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Liner, who posted nine points.
Owen's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Asante Martin, who went 7 for 16 on his way to 20 points in addition to eight boards and five assists. Martin has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Jackson Warnock was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Avery County's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Owen, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-5.
Looking ahead, Avery County will head out to square off against NCSSM: Morganton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Avery County is facing NCSSM: Morganton at the right time seeing as NCSSM: Morganton is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Owen, they will be playing at home against Madison at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Owen knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 20 contests -- so hopefully Madison likes a good challenge.
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