Panther Creek extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 7-12. They lost 57-36 to the Willow Spring Storm. While losing is never fun, the Catamounts can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 268th, while the Storm are ranked 30th).
Sophia Stark was Panther Creek's leading scorer, having posted six points. Sasha Boddie held things down on the boards with five rebounds.
As for Willow Spring, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 17-1. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 games by 21 points or more this season.
Willow Spring found their leader in freshman Ahnala Temple, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine steals. Temple is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Lily Temple was another key player, putting up nine points.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Panther Creek is set to face off against their familiar foe Apex Friendship at 6:30 p.m. on the 30th. Meanwhile, Willow Spring will square off against rival Jordan at 6:30 p.m. on the 30th.
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