Starmount was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the East Surry Cardinals an easy 60-36 win. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rams of the 48-37 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2021.
Starmount's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mackinzie Cox, who posted ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Carley Money, who had six points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
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Even though they lost, Starmount smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Starmount's record now sits at 1-5. As for East Surry, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season.
Starmount won't have much time to rest: their next game is against North Davidson at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East Surry, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against North Surry at 6:15 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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