The Mallard Creek Mavericks were handed a two-point defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against the West Mecklenburg Hawks on Wednesday. Mallard Creek really took it to the Hawks for the full four quarters, racking up a 73-44 victory on the road. That looming 73-44 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Mallard Creek yet this season.
Langston Boyd continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 22 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. He has been hot recently, having posted 17 or more points the last five times he's played. Jordyn Washington was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with two steals.
Mallard Creek's victory bumped their record up to 7-12. As for West Mecklenburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mallard Creek will face off against the Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Mecklenburg has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,637 points over their last 19 games. As for West Mecklenburg, they will head out on the road to challenge the Huskies at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hough is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
