NCSSM: Morganton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 75-46 loss at the hands of the Draughn Wildcats. That's two games in a row now that the Dragons have lost by exactly 29 points.
Draughn was led to victory by Kayden Lytle and Cayden Lewis. Lytle dropped a double-double on 23 points and 11 assists, while Lewis went 7 for 12 from beyond the arc on his way to 23 points and five boards. Lewis continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Connor Houston was another key player, putting up ten points and five rebounds.
NCSSM: Morganton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Draughn, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. NCSSM: Morganton will host Avery County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Draughn, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Wildcats duke it out with the Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mountain Heritage will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Draughn surely won't give up without a fight.
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