East Wake unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Panther Creek Catamounts on Tuesday, falling 74-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Warriors have suffered since December 3, 2024.
East Wake's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cam Boone, who posted nine points. Another player making a difference was Andreas Arrieux, who earned eight points.
Zy'Vaun Puckett was a one-man wrecking crew For Panther Creek. as he shot 57% from the field to rack up 25 points in addition to six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Camden Hill, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
East Wake wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 68-27 defeat against Southeast Raleigh on the 19th. As for Panther Creek, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 67-54 win against Knightdale on the 21st.
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