If the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats were riding high off their 59-23 takedown of the Summit Charter Bears last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Blue Ridge Early College was dealt a 73-34 loss at the hands of Hiwassee Dam on Friday. Blue Ridge Early College lost against Hiwassee Dam in their previous head to head back in February of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 92-32 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Blue Ridge Early College lost, one person who can't be blamed is Ethan Henson. Despite the final result, he scored 13 points.
Blue Ridge Early College's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Hiwassee Dam, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blue Ridge Early College will square off against Nantahala at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Blue Ridge Early College is facing Nantahala at the right time seeing as Nantahala is stuck on a eight-game losing streak. As for Hiwassee Dam, they will head out on the road to square off against Highlands at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Highlands knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Hiwassee Dam likes a good challenge.
