Durham Academy lost against Ravenscroft last Thursday and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Durham Academy Cavaliers took a 46-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ravenscroft Ravens. While losing is never fun, the Cavaliers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 275th, while the Ravens are ranked 126th).
When it comes to explaining why Durham Academy lost, don't look at Rashyia 'Shy' Williams. Despite the final result, she went 6 of 15 to rack up 17 points and seven rebounds. What's more, Williams also racked up two blocks, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Whitney Wiles was another key player, putting up four points.
Even though they lost, Durham Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests.
Ravenscroft was led to victory by Ellie Cronin and Emily Virag. Cronin went 7 for 12 en route to 19 points and five steals, while Virag went 5 of 12 on her way to 16 points and three steals. Cronin is becoming a predictor of Ravenscroft's success: when she posts at least three steals the team is 5-2 (and 10-12 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Hannah Mason, who posted nine points.
Durham Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-14 record this season. As for Ravenscroft, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-14.
As of now, neither Durham Academy nor Ravenscroft have any future games scheduled.
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