Ragin' Bulls
| 02/17/25 vs A.L. Brown | 58 |
| 01/24/25 @ A.L. Brown | 58 |
| 01/31/25 @ South Iredell | 55 |
| 11/19/24 @ Independence | 55 |
| 12/03/24 vs Robinson | 48 |
Hickory Ridge had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed past the Ragsdale Tigers to the tune of 85-51 on Tuesday. The Ragin' Bulls have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Leading Hickory Ridge to victory were Ma-Kaela Gidney and Amya Leathers. Gidney went 8-for-12 on her way to 21 points along with six assists and five rebounds, while Leathers went 10-for-15 en route to 23 points in addition to seven assists and six boards. Gidney also grabbed five steals, which is notable because Hickory Ridge is 18-3 when she posts at least three steals, but 2-5 otherwise. Jada Powell was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 15 points and nine boards.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Hickory Ridge was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Ragsdale saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Brooke Parker posted 27 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ja'Mya Boddie, who scored 12 points.
Hickory Ridge's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-8. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 40.3 points. As for Ragsdale, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-10.
Looking ahead, Hickory Ridge will square off against Mallard Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mallard Creek will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Hickory Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. Ragsdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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