Ashley extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 4-16. They were dealt a 74-38 loss at the hands of the New Hanover Wildcats. The Screaming Eagle were down 59-31 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Several Screaming Eagle players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Will Dittmar, who posted seven points.
As for New Hanover, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-5. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 26 points or more this season.
New Hanover's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ny'Zion Ballard, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and ten rebounds. Ballard is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Quin'Sier Waddell was another key player, going 7-for-13 to rack up 19 points and five assists.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Ashley will take on rival North Brunswick at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, New Hanover is set to challenge their familiar foe West Brunswick at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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