If Albemarle was feeling good fresh off their 59-21 takedown of Anson on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bulldogs came up short against the Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles on Tuesday, falling 42-21. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Uwharrie Charter Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nevaeh Staples, who posted 16 points and four steals. Staples is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Naimah Al-Arif, who put up six points and eight steals.
Albemarle's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Uwharrie Charter Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Coming up, Albemarle will head out on the road to challenge West Stanly at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Uwharrie Charter Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Eastern Guilford at 6:30 p.m.
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