Croatan hadn't done well against East Duplin recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Cougars blew past the Panthers 70-48. The Cougars not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since February 11th (when they won 82-58).
Kannon McBride
| 12/02/25 vs East Duplin | 24 |
| 02/28/25 @ J.H. Rose | 26 |
| 02/25/25 vs Hunt | 28 |
| 02/21/25 vs West Carteret | 27 |
| 02/18/25 @ Richlands | 25 |
| + 4 more games |
Leading Croatan to victory were Kannon McBride and Gavin Zheng. McBride went 10-for-19 to rack up 24 points in addition to five assists and five steals, while Zheng shot 71% from the field en route to 16 points along with six assists and four steals. The matchup was McBride's ninth in a row with at least 16 points. Matthew Crittenden was another key player, putting up ten points and seven blocks.
Croatan now has a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Croatan and East Carteret will face off at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest, having both just played. The Cougars are facing the Mariners at the right time seeing as the Mariners are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for East Duplin, they will venture away from home to face off against Hoggard at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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