Sugar Creek Charter suffered their closest loss since January 31, 2024 on Saturday. They fell just short of the Nation Ford Falcons by a score of 46-43. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 315th in North Carolina, while the Falcons are ranked 66th in South Carolina).
Despite the loss, Sugar Creek Charter still got an impressive performance from Aidan Gatewood, who posted 12 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Corde Harrison, who put up six points.
Nation Ford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ben Chuttey led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Garrin Brookover, who went 6 for 8 on his way to 15 points.
Sugar Creek Charter has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season. As for Nation Ford, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.
Sugar Creek Charter will challenge Westminster Catawba Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sugar Creek Charter is facing Westminster Catawba Christian at the right time seeing as Westminster Catawba Christian is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Nation Ford, they will take on Fort Mill at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Mill will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Nation Ford surely won't give up without a fight.
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