If Neuse Charter was feeling good fresh off their 69-27 takedown of Union last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Neuse Charter Cougars took a 57-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lakewood Leopards on Tuesday. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Leopards earlier this season, when they won 58-41.
Despite the loss, Neuse Charter saw an underclassman step up: freshman Yedidia Tsolenyanu posted 16 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Lily Temple, who put up 12 points and six rebounds.
Lakewood found their leader in freshman Areona McKoy, who dropped a double-double with 30 points and 18 boards. McKoy is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Takiyah Carr was another key player, putting up ten points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Neuse Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 22-7. As for Lakewood, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-3.
As of now, neither Neuse Charter nor Lakewood have any future games scheduled.
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