How The Sweet 16 fared
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Tuesday’s #BIG5 Top Performers
Amari Haley, Central Cabarrus: 15 points, 12 rebounds in a 43-36 win over East Rowan.
Delanie Hill, Providence: 21 points, five assists in a 46-43 upset of Sweet 16 No. 15 Independence.
Ginny Overbay, East Lincoln: 18 points, 16 rebounds, three assists in a 69-46 win over Fred T. Foard.
Brooklyn Saunders, Butler: 31 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, five steals in a 60-49 win over Rocky River.
Laylah Toscano, Olivia Robertson, Mallard Creek: Toscano, a freshman, had 14 points, 12 rebounds and assists in a 61-29 win over East Meck. Robertson, also a freshman, had 16 points, seven rebounds and five blocks.
Tuesday’s Girls Boxscores
No. 4 SOUTH MECKLENBURG 51, ARDREY KELL 42
SM 10. 11 13 17- 51
AK. 8. 12 4 18. – 42
SM Senali Moss 19 , Anastasia Sinclair 11, Maggie Houpt 11, K Houpt 8, Miller 2
AK. Molly Burns 15, Evans 8, Brady 7, Volpp 5, Nelson 4, Fleck 3
Notable: Senali Moss had 10 steals
Record: South Meck 10-1, 2-0 SoMECK
No. 9 NORTH MECKLENBURG 91, WEST MECKLENBURG 2
NM: 29 33 19 10 — 91
WM: 2 0 0 0 — 2
NMeck: Nevaeh Farmer 18, Jocelyne Grier 15, Boston Bates 14, Taylor Dunn 10, Kairah Dixon-Booker 10, Page 8, Weston 6, Harris 4, Steele 4, Robinson 2
W.Meck: M.Mobley 2
NMeck: Overall 12-1, Conf. 3-0
W.Meck: Overall 0-8, Conf. 0-3
Next Game NM vs Chambers on Friday
BANDYS 51, LINCOLNTON 43
BHS – 23 9 10 9 = 51
LHS – 4 6 7 16 = 33
BHS: Logan Dutka 12, Macy Rummage 11, Annie Andrews 8, Caroline McIntosh 7, Kate Dutka 6, Mallory Stewart 3, Jada Spake 2, Rachel Anderson 2
LHS: A. Hough 9, S. Rhyne 9, E. Rhyne 8, E. Eudy 5, C. Carpenter 2
Records: BHS Lady Trojans: 9 – 4 Overall, 3 – 0 Conference
Notable: Logan Dutka scored her 1000th career point during the 1st quarter
BUNKER HILL 67, WEST LINCOLN 37
WL 6 3 15 13 — 37
BH 12 20 14 21 — 67
BH 67 — Mykyah Lafone 2, Faith Isenhour 24, Olivia Ellis 24, Vanessa Morales 5, D. Burch 12
WL 37 — CHloe Norman 7, Zoey Owneby 3, Farrah Richardson 3, Anna Bieberich 6, Carolina Robinson 8, Brooke Beddingfield 2, Rae Watson 8
BUTLER 60, ROCKY RIVER 49
RR. 13 11 12 13 — 49
Butler 20 17 8 15 — 60
RR: Shya 6, Nasia 14, Lu 3, Camille 6, Tristen 13, Gabby 7
Butter: Brooklyn Saunders 31, Paula Sanchez 11, Jessica Ralda 13, Jenkins 2, Ross 1, Pasqua 2
Notes: Freshman Brooklyn Saunders had 31 points, 10 rebounds, 5 Assists and 5 Steals
CENTRAL CABARRUS 43, EAST ROWAN 36
CCHS: 9, 12, 14, 8 — 43
ERHS: 12, 4, 10, 10 — 36
Central: Amari Haley 15, Kyra Lewis 14, Duncan 6, Stanley 6, Ray 2
East Rowan: Marie Honeycutt: 10, Beaver 3, Whicker 6, Collins 8
Notable: The Vikings were led by Amari Haley who finished with 15 points 12 rebounds. Kyra Lewis added 14 points and 7 boards central will play West Rowan Friday
EAST LIINCOLN 69, FRED T. FOARD 46
FHS: 11 18 9 8- 46
ELHS: 16 18 22 13- 69
FHS: Alexis Wolgemuth 19, Samana Tipps 12, Taylor Ramesur 11, D. Dellinger 2, A. Smith 2
ELHS: Ginny Overbay 18, Madison Self 11, Raven Ross 11, K. Campo 7, T. Thomas 7, H. McFadden 4
Noteables: Madison Self and Ginny Overbay both recorded their 6th double doubles of the year. Ginny Overbay 18 pts, 16 rebounds 3 steals, 1 assist, 1 blocks. Madison Self 11 pts, 11 rebs, 2 steals, 1 assist. Raven Ross 11 pts 6 rebs, 4 assists, 2 steals. Diamond Ross 11 pts. on 4 for 5 shooting and 4-5 from the FT Line.
FHS: (8-4, 2-1) Next Game vs Newton Conover 1/5/22
ELHS: ( 11-2, 4-0) Next Game vs St. Stephens 1/5/22
LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 66, WEST ROWAN 54
LNC 9 14 26 17 — 66
WR 13 7 19 15 — 54
LNC 66 – Marissa Sorvillo 26, Brooklin Leak 14, Jade Taylor 13, Kailyn Kilpatrick 7, Julia Zelando 2, Rachel Turner 2, Elle Augier
WR 54 –Phifer 25, Arnold 10, Tenor 6, Cuthbertson 6, Edwards 3, Durham 2, Clarke 2
MALLARD CREEK 61, EAST MECKLENBURG 29
Mallard Creek 12 16 18 15-61
East Meck 8 3 10 8-29
Mallard Creek 61 – – Laylah Toscano 14, Digsby 8, Olivia Robertson 16, Horne 8, Tapley 8, Farmer 5, Apodaca 2
East Meck 29 – – M. Morris 11, A. Dorn 11, A. Stallings 1, C. Ausman 3, K. Darison 1, C. Ligon 2
Notable: Freshman, Laylah Toscano, finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Freshman, Olivia Robertson, finished with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Two players finished just shy of triple double performances, Cayla Digsby (8 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists) and Gabby Tapley (8 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists).
Records: Mallard Creek 9-4 overall, 1-2 league
MARVIN RIDGE 51, CUTHBERTSON 28
Marvin Girls: 15, 16, 8, 12 — 51
Cuthbertson: 8, 6, 8, 6 — 28
MR 51: Riley Smith-11 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals; Caroline Gravelle-10 points, 5 rebounds; Kyndall Shivers-6 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, Katherine Palmer-6 points, 6 rebounds; Zahra Douglas-5 points, 8 rebounds.
Cuthbertson 28: Ruby Williams-16 points; Amanda Sacato-5 points
Marvin record 9-4 overall, 1-0 conference
PROVIDENCE 46 INDEPENDENCE 43
PROVIDENCE 8 3 16 19 = 46
INDEPENDENCE 13 8 16 6 = 43
PHS: Delanie Hill 21, Madison Skinner 1, Lindsey Nolan 12, Kendall Webb 3, Eva Butler 9
IHS: Kitchen 13, Karson 15, Burgess 2, Moss 13
Notable: Delanie Hill added 5 assists and Eva Butler had 6 rebounds (2 huge offensive rebounds down the stretch).
Records: Providence: 7-4 (2-1)
WEST CABARRUS 63, AL BROWN 39
West Cabarrus 10 22 14 17 63
A. L. Brown 6 11 6 16 39
WEST CABARRUS 63 — Jade Clowney 23, Emonie Hicks 13, Ratcliffe 3, Finley 3, Collins 6, Flake 2, Fields 6, Rucker 2, Mathis 5
AL BROWN 39 — Flaukner 2, Flood 6, Green 6, Foster 5, Estela 4, Yow 5, David 6, Grier 1, Bradley 4
Notable: West Cabarrus’ Jade Clowney finished with 23 points, 2 assist and 5 steals.
Photos from Ardrey Kell at South Meck
Upcoming Schedule
Wednesday
Yadkin Valley 1A-2A
Jay M. Robinson at South Stanly
Metro 8 1A
Queens Grant Charter at Langtree Charter (boys)
Nonconference
Bradford Prep at Gray Stone Day
Burns at Crest
Catawba Ridge (SC) at South Point
Community School of Davidson at Davidson Day
Cuthbertson at East Mecklenburg
Draughn at South Caldwell
Freedom at Weddington (boys)
Garinger at Olympic
Lincoln Charter at Cannon School
Mallard Creek at Independence
Monroe at Pageland (SC) Central
Mountain Island Charter at Union Academy
Myers Park at Hough (boys)
Myers Park at Weddington (girls)
Nations Ford (SC) at Marvin Ridge
Newton-Conover at Fred T. Foard
North Stanly at West Stanly
Watauga at McDowell
West Wilkes at Alexander Central
Thursday
Greater Metro 4 4A
Hickory Ridge at Mooresville
Nonconference
Chesnee (SC) at Chase
Combine Academy vs. Carter Woodson (VA) (boys), in Chance Harman Classic, at Floyd County High, VA
Greater Cabarrus Stallions at Westminster Catawba (girls)
Hickory Christian at Caldwell Academy
Lake Norman Christian at Piedmont Classical
Mount Pleasant at Sun Valley
Piedmont Community Charter at South Charlotte Thunder
Quality Education at Victory Christian (boys)
South Caldwell at Hickory
University Christian at Woodlawn School (boys)
West Mecklenburg at Indian Land (SC)
Friday
Queen City 3A-4A
Chambers at North Mecklenburg
Hopewell at West Mecklenburg
Hough at Mallard Creek
South Meck 4A
Harding at Ardrey Kell
Olympic at South Mecklenburg
Myers Park at Berry Academy
Southwestern 4A
Charlotte Catholic at Butler
Independence at East Mecklenburg
Providence at Rocky River
Greater Metro 4 4A
A.L. Brown at South Iredell
Cox Mill at Lake Norman
Mooresville at West Cabarrus
Southern Carolina 4A
Marvin Ridge at Sun Valley
Porter Ridge at Cuthbertson
Weddington at Piedmont
Sandhills 3A-4A
Hoke County at Southern Lee
Lee County at Pinecrest
Richmond Senior at Union Pines
Big South 3A
Ashbrook at Stuart Cramer
Crest at North Gaston
Hunter Huss at Forestview
Kings Mountain at South Point
South Piedmont 3A
Concord at Northwest Cabarrus
East Rowan at Jesse Carson
South Rowan at Lake Norman Charter
West Rowan at Central Cabarrus
Western Foothills 3A
Hickory at West Iredell
North Lincoln at Fred T. Foard
Statesville at North Iredell
St. Stephens at East Lincoln
Metrolina Athletic
Gaston Christian at Concord Academy
Gaston Day at Hickory Grove Christian
Northside Christian at Metrolina Christian
SouthLake Christian at Westminster Catawba
Rocky River 2A-3A
Anson County at Forest Hills
Monroe at Central Academy
West Stanly at Parkwood
Catawba Valley 2A
Bandys at Maiden
Bunker Hill at East Burke
Lincolnton at West Caldwell
West Lincoln at Newton-Conover
Mountain Foothills 2A
Chase at Brevard
Hendersonville at East Rutherford
Patton at R-S Central
Catawba Shores 1A-2A
Christ the King at Community School of Davidson
Langtree Charter at Lincoln Charter
Pine Lake Prep at Mountain Island Charter
Central Carolina 1A-2A
East Davidson at South Davidson
Salisbury at Lexington
West Davidson at North Rowan
South Piedmont 1A-2A
Cherryville at Bessemer City
Shelby at Highland Tech
Thomas Jefferson Academy at East Gaston
Western Highlands 1A-2A
Draughn at Rosman
Madison County at Avery County
Mountain Heritage at Mitchell County
Yadkin Valley 1A-2A
Jay M. Robinson at Gray Stone Day
North Stanly vs. Albemarle (at Pfeiffer College)
South Stanly at Union Academy
Metro 8 1A
Bradford Prep at Corvian Community
Cabarrus Charter at Piedmont Community Charter (boys)
Carolina International at Apprentice Academy (boys)
Sugar Creek Charter at Queens Grant Charter (boys)
Nonconference
Arborbrook Christian at Piedmont Community Charter (girls)
Asheville Christian at Providence Day
Calvary Christian at Matthews Christian (boys)
Charlotte Elite Academy at 1 of 1 Academy (boys)
Combine Academy in Chance Harman Classic, at Floyd County High, VA
Covenant Day at Cary Academy
Greater Cabarrus Stallions at Sheets Memorial Christian (boys)
Legion Collegiate at Cannon School (girls)
North Raleigh Christian at Charlotte Country Day
Ravenscroft School at Charlotte Christian
Statesville Christian at Westchester Country Day
United Faith Christian at Carmel Christian
University Christian at North Hills Christian
Victory Christian at Mount Zion Christian
Saturday
Nonconference
Central Carolina Prep at Greater Cabarrus Stallions (girls), 5
Charlotte Catholic vs. East Forsyth, at High Point Andrews, 11:30 a.m.
Charlotte Catholic vs. Salem Baptist (boys), at High Point Andrews, 2:30
Charlotte Latin at Asheville School, noon (girls) and 1:30 (boys)
Combine Academy vs. Cape Henry Collegiate (VA), in Chance Harman Classic, at Floyd County High, VA
Metrolina Christian at Cary Academy, 1:15 (girls) and 2:30 (boys)
North Raleigh Christian at Charlotte Christian, 12 (girls) 2 (boys)
Ravenscroft School at Charlotte Country Day, 12 (girls) and 1:30
Sunday
No games scheduled
This story was originally published January 4, 2022 10:35 PM.
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