Cheraw has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.29 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 65-17 loss at the hands of the McClave Cardinals. The matchup marked the Wolverines' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead McClave to victory, but perhaps none more so than Abrielle Gomez, who posted 16 points and six steals. Gomez is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last 20 games she's played dating back to last season. Addison Vallejos was another key player, putting up 14 points and eight steals.
Cheraw has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-5 record this season. As for McClave, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cheraw won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against La Veta at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cheraw's defense has only allowed 29.3 points per game this season, so La Veta's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for McClave, they will also get right back to it: they'll face off against Fowler at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in McClave's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
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