Basketball Recap: Ashbrook Picks Up 13th Straight Win at Home

You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Ashbrook's strategy against Stuart W. Cramer on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Ashbrook Greenwave blew the Stuart W. Cramer Storm out of the water with a 79-43 final score. The Greenwave have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 23 points or more this season.

Ashbrook got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jamari Smith out in front who went 8 for 11 on his way to 16 points and three steals. Issac Byers Jr. was another key player, putting up nine points along with six steals and five assists.

Greenwave

Assists

01/24/25 vs Stuart W. Cramer	28
02/20/24 vs North Gaston	30
01/16/24 vs North Gaston	28
12/28/23 vs Bandys	27
12/05/23 vs East Gaston	23

Ashbrook was working as a unit and finished the game with 28 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.

Despite the defeat, Stuart W. Cramer saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tahj Whitley posted eight points and seven boards. That's the most points Whitley has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kaiden Dye, who scored four points and three steals.

Ashbrook's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.2 points per game. As for Stuart W. Cramer, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.

Ashbrook will host South Point at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. South Point knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Ashbrook likes a good challenge. As for Stuart W. Cramer, they are taking a road trip to square off against Kings Mountain at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kings Mountain will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Stuart W. Cramer surely won't give up without a fight.