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| 12/19/25 - Home | 52-49 W |
| 11/19/24 - Home | 22-46 L |
| 11/21/22 - Home | 28-43 L |
| 12/07/21 - Away | 34-60 L |
| 12/08/18 - Away | 44-69 L |
| + 4 more games |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Holly Springs, Apex was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Athens Drive Jaguars 52-49. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Cougars' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 123rd, while the Jaguars are ranked 282nd).
Apex's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Grace Honsberger, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and ten boards. Ella DeGrow was another key player, putting up eight points along with seven rebounds and three blocks.
Apex's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Athens Drive, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Apex will wrap up 2025 with a road trip to face off against Pinecrest at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Jordan Mele and Kennedy Moore. As for Athens Drive, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Corinth Holders at 6:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
