Ashley lost against New Hanover back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Ashley Screaming Eagle lost 84-62 to the New Hanover Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Screaming Eagle can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 248th, while the Wildcats are ranked 20th).
| 02/13/24 @ Topsail | 27 |
| 02/09/24 vs Hoggard | 22 |
| 01/10/24 @ West Brunswick | 21 |
| 01/23/24 vs Topsail | 20 |
| 01/09/25 @ New Hanover | 19 |
When it comes to explaining why Ashley lost, don't look at Quinn Bentley. Despite the final result, he went 7 of 11 on his way to 19 points. That's the most points Bentley has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nate Jarrell, who posted 16 points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Ashley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
It was another big night for Rodmik Allen, who went 8 of 20 on his way to 20 points in addition to six assists and six boards for New Hanover. The team also got some help courtesy of CJ Kornegay, who went 8 of 10 on his way to 17 points along with five boards and four steals.
Ashley has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for New Hanover, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-2.
Ashley will venture away from home to challenge Laney at 7:30 p.m. on January 17th. As for New Hanover, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the New Hanover Wildcats challenge the South Brunswick Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on January 17th.
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