The Columbia Wildcats will square off against the Hobgood Charter Raiders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Columbia lost 61-36 to Ocracoke on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Dolphins: they've now lost four in a row.
Despite the defeat, Columbia got top-tier performance from Jayden Sawyer, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 21 points and eight rebounds. That was a full 58.3% of Columbia's points, marking the ninth time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaimarques Whitley, who put up seven points and five boards.
Meanwhile, Hobgood Charter can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They took down Mattamuskeet 54-38.
Columbia better focus on containing Khrie Rascoe and Hudson Roberson as the pair were huge in Hobgood Charter's win. Rascoe went 11 for 19 en route to 23 points and three steals, while Roberson dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds. That's the most boards Roberson has posted since back in February of 2024. Carlos Martinez was another key player, putting up four points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Hobgood Charter was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Columbia's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Hobgood Charter, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Columbia has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 28.2 boards per game. However, it's not like Hobgood Charter struggles in that department as they've been averaging 29 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Columbia was dealt a bruising 71-34 defeat at the hands of Hobgood Charter when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Columbia have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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