North Moore played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against the Chatham Central Bears, falling 55-29. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 69-40 back in January.

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North Moore's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Bailea Marley, who posted five points and five rebounds, and Calissa Clendenin, who put up eight points along with ten boards and three blocks. Clendenin is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games she's played.
Chatham Central had a senior duo take command as Karaleigh Dodson almost dropped a triple-double with 11 points, ten rebounds, and nine steals and Chloe Scott earned 20 points. Chatham Central is 8-1 when Dodson posts five or more steals, but 6-7 otherwise. Mattie Underwood was another key player, putting up six points and five assists.
North Moore has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Chatham Central, they pushed their record up to 14-8 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Coming up, North Moore will venture away from home to face off against Southeast Alamance at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Southeast Alamance will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something North Moore surely won't give up without a fight. As for Chatham Central, they will be playing at home against Cummings at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Chatham Central has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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