Maiden came into Friday's match looking for another win against Lincolnton, but LJ Smith IV wouldn't allow it. The Lincolnton Wolves pulled ahead with a 70-69 photo finish over the Maiden Blue Devils on Friday thanks to Smith IV, who dropped a double-double with 37 points and 14 rebounds. That makes it eight consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Lincolnton's points.
Tucker Robinette
| 02/21/25 vs Maiden | 5 |
| 02/18/25 vs Bandys | 2 |
| 02/17/25 vs West Lincoln | 6 |
| 02/13/25 @ West Lincoln | 4 |
| 02/11/25 @ Maiden | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Tucker Robinette was another key player, putting up two points along with eight assists and five steals. He has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last eight times he's played.
Lincolnton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-5 record this season. Maiden's loss dropped their record down to 21-5.
Lincolnton and Maiden should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. Lincolnton will challenge West Caldwell at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday up 180 places (105 vs. 285). Lincolnton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 77.7 points per game this season. Similarly, Maiden (ranked 111th) will meet East Surry (ranked 365th) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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