The Catawba Ridge Copperheads lost 55-31 to the Independence Patriots on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Copperheads can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 125th in South Carolina, while the Patriots are ranked 26th in North Carolina).
| 12/28/24 vs Independence | 2 |
| 12/27/24 vs Charlotte Country Day School | 2 |
| 12/21/24 vs Mallard Creek | 2 |
| 12/20/24 @ Fort Mill | 3 |
| 12/18/24 vs Chapin | 3 |
When it comes to explaining why Catawba Ridge lost, don't look at Mark Caslaru. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten boards. Caslaru is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last ten games he's played. Bradley Petty was another key player, putting up eight points.
Independence's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lusemo Macharia led the charge by posting eight points along with four blocks and three steals. Jaxson Neely was another key player, putting up 12 points and six rebounds.
This is the second loss in a row for Catawba Ridge and nudges their season record down to 4-8. As for Independence, their record now sits at 10-2.
Catawba Ridge and Piedmont will round out the year against one another at at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Independence, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Garinger at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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