NCSSM: Morganton pushed their score all the way to 72 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 82-72 hit to the loss column at the hands of Draughn. NCSSM: Morganton has struggled against Draughn recently, as their contest on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why NCSSM: Morganton lost, one person who can't be blamed is Lawson Taylor. Despite the final result, he scored 34 points. Taylor is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 18 or more in the last ten games he's played. Vedant Chanshetty was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
NCSSM: Morganton's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Draughn, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. NCSSM: Morganton will face off against Rosman at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. NCSSM: Morganton is facing Rosman at the right time seeing as Rosman is stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for Draughn, they will head out on the road to take on Mountain Heritage at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Draughn has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 668 points over their last nine matchups.
