NCSSM: Morganton's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 14th straight defeat. They took a serious blow against Mitchell, falling 71-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to NCSSM: Morganton of the 64-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Anandamaya Verling was NCSSM: Morganton's leading scorer, having posted three points.
NCSSM: Morganton dropped their record down to 1-14 with that loss, which was their eighth straight on the road. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 9.8 points per game. As for Mitchell, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
NCSSM: Morganton will be playing at home against Owen at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. NCSSM: Morganton comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 17 points in their last 14 games, a trend the team is of course eager to reverse. As for Mitchell, they will head out on the road to take on Mountain Heritage at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mountain Heritage will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Mitchell surely won't give up without a fight.
