Cape Hatteras extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They took a blow against the Croatan Cougars, falling 73-29. The matchup marked the Hurricanes' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite the loss, Cape Hatteras still got an impressive performance from Brody Paddock, who posted ten points. Liam Van Druten also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
As for Croatan, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 22 points or more this season.
Croatan's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kannon McBride, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. The matchup was McBride's 11th in a row with at least 16 points. Joseph Taylor was another key player, going 6-for-9 on his way to 17 points.
Looking ahead, Cape Hatteras will square off against Manteo at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Croatan, they will face off against White Oak at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars will need to watch out since the Vikings have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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