Bears
| 02/07/25 vs Hobgood Charter | 63-37 |
| 02/04/25 @ Ocracoke | 60-35 |
| 01/31/25 vs Cape Hatteras | 56-27 |
Bear Grass Charter had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They put the hurt on the Hobgood Charter Raiders with a sharp 63-37 win. Given the Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 249th, while the Raiders are ranked 527th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bear Grass Charter's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Callee Perry led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with 12 points and nine boards. What's more, Perry also racked up eight steals, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hylee(Al) Jarrett, who went 7 for 17 on her way to 17 points along with six assists and four steals.
Bear Grass Charter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in six consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Hobgood Charter saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Emma Jane Wall posted 11 points and four steals. Wall is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played.
Bear Grass Charter's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.7 points over those games. As for Hobgood Charter, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bear Grass Charter will square off against Mattamuskeet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hobgood Charter, they will take on Ocracoke at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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