North Gaston lost against Kings Mountain back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The North Gaston Wildcats took a 45-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kings Mountain Mountaineers. The Wildcats just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Despite the defeat, North Gaston had strong showings from Hailey Holmes, who posted 12 points and seven rebounds, and Ranya Watkins, who scored 11 points and six boards.
Wildcats
| 01/14/25 @ Kings Mountain | 32-45 |
| 01/13/25 @ Forestview | 42-57 |
| 01/07/25 vs Stuart W. Cramer | 18-54 |
Even though they lost, North Gaston smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Kings Mountain's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aaliyah Miller, who put up nine points and five steals. What's more, Miller also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. La'Zya Byrd was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
North Gaston's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Kings Mountain, they moved to 1-14 with that win, which also ended their 19-game losing streak.
North Gaston will square off against Ashbrook at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Ashbrook will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something North Gaston surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kings Mountain, they will take on Forestview at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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