Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hoke County). Couldn't have asked for a better way to wrap up 2024 than the 57-14 stomp they got against the Ascend Leadership Aviators. The win was some much needed relief for the Bucks as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Hoke County found their leader in freshman Jada Bowers, who went 7 of 15 en route to 17 points and five steals. Those 17 points set a new season-high mark for Bowers. The team also got some help courtesy of Lailah Crowder, who posted 11 points and six steals.
Hoke County was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Bucks
| 12/26/24 @ Ascend Leadership | 57-14 |
| 12/21/24 vs West Charlotte | 39-71 |
| 12/13/24 @ Richmond | 23-67 |
| 12/10/24 vs Lee County | 28-40 |
| 12/06/24 @ Scotland | 31-51 |
Hoke County's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9. As for Ascend Leadership, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Hoke County and Ascend Leadership could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. Hoke County (ranked 429th) will meet Green Hope (ranked 166th) at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Ascend Leadership (ranked 511th) will meet West Brunswick (ranked 119th) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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