Berry hadn't done well against Ardrey Kell recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Berry Cardinals managed a 67-61 victory over the Ardrey Kell Knights. The win was all the more spectacular given the Cardinals' disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 241st, while the Knights are ranked 87th).
Ardrey Kell's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Matthew Craft, who went 6-for-8 en route to 17 points. That's the most points Craft has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brett Freeman, who earned 16 points and five rebounds.
Berry is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 10-15 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.3 points over those games. As for Ardrey Kell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 18-7 record this season.
Looking ahead, Berry will take on South Mecklenburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Mecklenburg is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.5 points per game this season. Ardrey Kell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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