While Lincolnton didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They wrapped up 2024 with a 61-47 victory over the North Gaston Wildcats. This was payback for the Wolves, who suffered a 37-36 loss the last time these two teams met.
Lincolnton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sarah Rhyne, who posted 13 points and eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Nyla Johnson, who had 15 points.
Despite the loss, North Gaston still got an impressive performance from Sai White, who went 11 of 20 on her way to 27 points. Ranya Watkins was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 15 boards.
Lincolnton's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for North Gaston, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Lincolnton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 40-29 win against West Lincoln on the 28th. As for North Gaston, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 55-36 victory against Cherryville on the 28th.
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