Ascend Leadership lost against Neuse Charter back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Ascend Leadership Aviators were beaten by the Neuse Charter Cougars 76-12. While losing is never fun, the Aviators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 551st, while the Cougars are ranked 173rd).
Neuse Charter found their leader in freshman Lily Temple, who posted 22 points along with eight steals and seven assists. Temple's evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Addyson Barefoot, who earned 21 points along with seven boards and three steals.
Ascend Leadership has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season. As for Neuse Charter, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-4.
Ascend Leadership will face off against River Mill at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Neuse Charter, they will take on North Duplin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neuse Charter has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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