Neuse Charter typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Lakewood proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 54-44 victory over the Neuse Charter Cougars. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Leopards also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lakewood to victory, but perhaps none more so than Areona McKoy, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards. McKoy is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Alexis Rhodes, who went 6 for 12 en route to 18 points.
Leopards
| 01/05/24 @ Lejeune | 13 |
| 02/05/25 @ Neuse Charter | 12 |
| 01/28/25 vs Rosewood | 11 |
| 12/26/24 vs Heide Trask | 11 |
| 01/27/25 vs Hobbton | 9 |
Lakewood was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Neuse Charter saw an underclassman step up: freshman Lily Temple posted 30 points along with seven rebounds and six blocks. That's the most points Temple has posted since back in November of 2024. Addyson Barefoot was another key player, putting up two points and nine boards.
Lakewood's record is now 14-2. As for Neuse Charter, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-6.
Lakewood will venture away from home to take on Hobbton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lakewood is facing Hobbton at the right time seeing as Hobbton is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Neuse Charter, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Rosewood at 6:00 p.m. Rosewood has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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