Thursday’s High School Rewind: Mooresville holds off Lake Norman in Iredell rivalry
It was the game of the year, so far, in Iredell County, and for awhile it looked like Mooresville run away and win easy.
But the Blue Devils had to withstand a big fourth quarter comeback from Lake Norman, their arch rivals, and didn’t secure their 76-75 win until Lake Norman missed a potential game-winning free throw in the final seconds.
“You never know what’s going to happen on rivalry night,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Armand Moore, whose team led by 14 at halftime. “Our guys came out and played Mooresville basketball. I’m so proud of all of them.”
Moore’s team pushed its lead to 65-52 to start the fourth quarter, before Lake Norman got hot.
But Lake Norman outscored Mooresville 23-11 in the fourth quarter. Mooresville held on because guard KC Shaw led the way down the stretch, hitting clutch free throws to take a two-point lead in the finals seconds.
Lake Norman had a chance to tie the game at the free-throw line with just over five seconds to play but a Blue Devil missed the second shot off the back iron.
Fittingly, Shaw grabbed the rebound.
“We know they have some guards who can shoot it, so we told our guys not to give up any three’s,” Moore said. “If they do drive, be there for the help side and take a charge.”
This was just part one of what promises to be a great two-game series between these two longtime rivals. The two will square off again on Feb. 11 in what will be the final game of the regular season for both teams.
THREE WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE
KC Shaw, Mooresville: Shaw totaled 30 points on the night and hit the clutch free throws down the stretch to ultimately win the game.
“This dude right here (Shaw) is the guy,” coach Moore said.
Said Shaw: “I’m just playing my game and whenever I take a shot I am wide open. I don’t force anything. I try to get my teammates the ball and tell them to stay in the game.”
Christian Herring, Mooresville: Herring had 22 points on the night as well as 11 rebounds. Many of the Blue Devils’ second-chance points came from his offensive rebounds. He got in foul trouble later in the game preventing him from being on the floor much, but when he was he was efficient.
Davis Wagner, Lake Norman: Wagner was a big part of the Lake Norman comeback effort in the fourth quarter. He had 27 points in the game, 11 of which came in the fourth quarter. The team tried to get him the ball in the closing minutes but were denied.
WORTH MENTIONING
▪ This game was played very physically and as a result, both teams shot a large number of free throws. Lake Norman had 23 free throw attempts while Mooresville had 27.
▪ KC Shaw did not miss a single free throw attempt in the fourth quarter. He only missed two on the night.
WHAT’S NEXT
Mooresville improves to 15-1 on the season and only has one loss in conference play coming to Cox Mill. The Blue Devils will host South Iredell on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Lake Norman falls to 12-6 on the season and 3-4 in Greater Metro 4A play. They will host West Cabarrus on Jan. 28 also at 7 p.m.
PHOTOS: Lake Norman at Mooresville boys
PHOTOS: Lake Norman at Mooresville girls
Lake Norman’s girls stop rival Mooresville
After a bit of a shaky start, Lake Norman got things going when their star guard Kirsten Lewis-Williams got going in a 60-38 win.
The Wildcats jumped out to a 20-8 lead after the first quarter and would not look back as Lewis-Williams would finish with 14 points and 10 assists on the game.
“Mooresville is a cross-town rival,” Lewis-Williams said. “Coming into this game, no matter what they are ranked or what their record is, we knew we had to come out from the jump because games like this can go either way with the environment.”
-- Cameron Williams
Thursday’s #BIG5 Top Performers
Tai Hamilton, Olympic: 14 points, 16 rebounds, 10 blocks in a 63-56 win over West Meck.
Kirsten Lewis-Williams, Lake Norman girls: 14 points, 10 assists in a 60-38 win over Lake Norman.
KC Shaw, Mooresville: 30 points, nine rebounds, six assists in a 76-75 win over Lake Norman.
Stasia Sinclair, South Mecklenburg girls: 10 points, four steals, four assists in a 57-36 win over Hough.
Kayin Thompson, Concord: 10 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists in a 68-66 win over West Rowan
Thursday’s Boys Boxscores
BESSEMER CITY 68, CHERRYVILLE 53
Cherryville 10 19 8 16--53
Bessemer City 15 17 13 23-68
CHERRYVILLE 53 -- Carson Kelly 17,Jack Mulvey 9,Cooper Sloan 8,Landon Hann 6,Numarius Good 6, Ethan Honeyman 4
BESSEMER CITY 68 -- Randall Pettus 22,Terrance Smith 17, Nazari Smarr 14, Keyshawn Adams 10, Marshall Tucker 5
Records: Bessemer City, Cherryville 11-6
Notable: Terrance Smith a non starter had a Career High-17 pts 14 rebs
CARMEL CHRISTIAN 83, WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN 68
CCS: 17 20 22 24 -- 83
WCA: 19 12 17 20 -- 68
CCS: Cade Tyson 24, Luke Krawczyk 12, Arias 2, Kyle Bean 14, S. Smith 8, Nyles Howard 14, B. Smith 7, Siler 2
WCA: Jefferson McLamb 32, Jackson 7, McGee 1, Cameron Parker 14, Azzarello 2, Dancy 2, Luke Grace 10
Notable: Carmel PG Logan Threatt out due to injury
CENTRAL CABARRUS 77, NORTHWEST CABARRUS 34
NORTHWEST 8 8 8 10 -- 34
CENTRAL CABARRUS 34 17 15 11 -- 77
NORTHWEST 34 – T. Grigey 2, K. Platt 3, J. Gonder 5, J. Milligan 5, D. Cook 1, L. Muldra 6, J. Matthew 6, J. Stockton 6
CENTRAL CABARRUS 95 – Jaiden Thompson 15, Chase Daniel 9, Daniel 9, Gavin Bullock 5, Adriel Miller 14, Jay’ Kwon Diaz-Cruz 13, E. Baker, M. Murray 7, E. Ford 2, C. Johnson , J. Baker 3
Notable: Central Cabarrus is averaging 84.3 points per game while giving up 50.27 points per game. Central is averaging 20.8 steals per game and 20.2 assists per game.
Central Cabarrus 18-0/8-0 Northwest 7-8/4-4
CONCORD 68, WEST ROWAN 66
Concord 19 14 15 20 -- 68
West Rowan 18 13 21 14 -- 66
Concord 68 -- Johnakin Franklin 21, James Smith 14, Brayden Blue 13, Kayin Thompson 10, Jerell Reddick 7, Jeremiah Howard 2, Justin Garland 2
West Rowan 66 -- William Givens 21, Peter Simpson 13, Lavon Jacobs 12, Athan Gill 8, Josh Noble 5, Bryson Cowan 4, Kayvon Norman 3
Notables: Kayin Thompson posted a near triple-double with 10 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists to propel the Spiders. Next up for the Spiders is another home contest vs. Jesse Carson and West Rowan travels to Northwest Cabarrus.
Records: Concord 14-3 (5-2 SPC), West Rowan 7-6 (4-3 SPC)
CONCORD ACADEMY 77, SOUTHLAKE CHRISTIAN 66
CONCORD ACADEMY 77 -- Carson Cooke 6, Jayden Munson 22, Tucker Johnson 8, DJ Cuttino 11, Kany Tchanda 17, Noah Van Bibber 17, Magnus Swinger 1
SOUTHLAKE CHRISTIAN 66 -- Micah Harlongton 14,Gasoway 7, Simonson 8, Monroe 17 Sabbs 12, Allen 2, Watson 5
Notable : Jaydeon Munson 22p 52 3a, Kany Tchanda 17p 12r, Noah Van Bibber 17p (5-9 3’s), DJ Cuttino 11p 10 a 6r. After being out 5 straight games, 2023 Noah Van Bibber has made 11 threes in the last 2 games.
GASTON DAY 69, GASTON CHRISTIAN 64
Gaston Day 18 12 16 23 69
Gaston Christian 10 17 19 18 64
GASTON DAY 69 -- Chris Britt 20, Callum Richard 18, Evan Montanari 10, Colin Fayed 8, Chase Owens 7, Kurt Hunter 6
GASTON CHRISTIAN 64 -- Felton 17, Tate 13, Rhyne 10, Shuford 8, Newmann 7, Gaines 7, Hawk 2
Gaston Day Record: 19-2
Next Game: Saturday, 1/29 @ SouthLake Christian 3pm
Notable: Gaston Day’s Callum Richard had a double-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds
MOORESVILLE 76, LAKE NORMAN 75
Mooresville 17 32 16 11 -- 76
Lake Norman 16 19 17 23 -- 75
MOORESVILLE -- KC Shaw 30, Christian Herring 22, Dane Stewart 8, Evaan Ezhilan 6, luke Kennedy 6, Kawarn Howell 4.
Notable: Shaw had 9 rebounds and 6 assists; Herring had 10 rebounds; Stewart had 4 rebounds and 4 assists; Parsley had 5 assists.
Record: 15-1
OLYMPIC 63, WEST MECKLENBURG 56
Olympic 26 10 12 15 - 63
West Mecklenburg 17 16 11 12 - 56
OLYMPIC 63 - Jemez Herd 17, Nikayle Hodge 15,Tai Hamilton 14, Erique Meyers 7, Devin Ragin 6, AJ Shaw 2, Demarco Reynolds 2, .
WEST MECKLENBURG 56 - Kobe Broome 18, Keron West 9, Omari Richardson 9, Xzavier Gamory-Valcin 8, Kahlil Henry 6, Cam Higgins 6.
Note: Senior Center Tai Hamilton scored his 1st Triple-Double scoring 14 points, grabbing 16 Rebounds and 10 Blocked shots in The Trojans win over The Hawks.
PROVIDENCE 66, QUEENS GRANT 52
Providence 15 20 17 14 - 66
Queen’s Grant 15 9 12 16 - 52
Providence – McGee 15, Gaither 12, Taylor 11, Van Rensalier 9, Levy 9, Howell 9, Detenber 1
Queen’s Grant – J. Covington 13, L. Covington 13, Burke 12, Weaver 6, Faherty 4, Adams 2, Leach 2
SOUTH MECKLENBURG 52, HOUGH 46
Hough 3 13 17 13 -- 46
South Meck 13 14 6 19 -- 52
Hough -- Rashad McCormick 19, Sifford 8, Wagner 6, Smith 6, Galombeck 5, Stiff 2
South Meck -- Boswell 23, Moye 11, Newman 7, Rasul 6, Alexander 5
Records: H - 4-14, SM - 11-5
Thursday’s Girls Boxscores
COX MILL 40, SOUTH IREDELL 33
Cox Mill: 5 8 11 16 - 40
South Iredell 7 4 12 10 - 33
COX MILL 40 -- Hines 12, Tillmon 9, Lewis 6, Gallegos 5, Farrell 4, Perry 4
SOUTH IREDELL 33 -- Hapes 6, Fink 10, Turner 3, Horton 2, Hutchens 1, J. Johnson 4, Johnson 5, Sarver 2
FREEDOM 59, HIBRITEN 49
Freedom 15 14 13 17 - 59
Hibriten 10 8 15 16 - 49
Freedom 59 - Sydnie Demiter 17, Stevee McGee 16, Zakiah King 11, Sta. McGee 8, Caldwell 6, Rhone 1, Ollis, Gladden.
Hibriten 49 - Zoey Walker 15, Katie Story 10, Poarch 5, Oliver 2, Boggs 3, Manuel 7, Brown 7, Wiley.
NORTHWEST CABARRUS 54, CENTRAL CABARRUS 47
CCHS: 11, 17, 6, 13 -- 47
NWC: 13, 10, 13, 16 -- 54
CENTRAL CABARRUS 47 -- Amari Haley 14, Kyra Lewis 14 Barrie 9, McDonald 5, Duncan 1, Ray 1
NORTHWEST CABARRUS 54 -- Chaunesse Barringer 15, A’lanah Moore 13, Makenzie McIntyre 12, Watson 8
WATAUGA 63 SOUTH CALDWELL 50
Watauga 9 19 19 16 -- 63
South Caldwell 11 10 12 17 -- 50
WATAUGA 63 -- Coffey 1, Sturgill 5, Myers 5, Kate Sears 17, Brooke Scheffler 11, Kiker 8, Charlotte Torgerson 16, Darner
SOUTH CALDWELL 50 -- Olivia Miller 17, Kaylee Anderson 13, Jackson 3, Bumgarner 2, Wynn 7, Heavener 8, Edwards, Phillips, Austin
Record: South Caldwell (11-4, 3-3)
Friday’s Schedule
Queen City 3A-4A
Hopewell at West Charlotte
Mallard Creek at North Mecklenburg
West Mecklenburg at Hough
South Meck 4A
Ardrey Kell at Myers Park
Harding at Berry Academy
Southwestern 4A
Butler at East Mecklenburg
Charlotte Catholic at Rocky River
Garinger at Independence
CISAA
Charlotte Latin at Charlotte Country Day
Covenant Day at Charlotte Christian
Providence Day at Cannon School
Greater Metro 4 4A
A.L. Brown at Cox Mill
Hickory Ridge at South Iredell
West Cabarrus at Lake Norman
Southern Carolina 4A
Cuthbertson at Porter Ridge
Piedmont at Weddington
Sun Valley at Marvin Ridge (girls, 5:15; boys, 7)
Northwestern 3A-4A
Ashe County at Alexander Central
Sandhills 3A-4A
Hoke County at Richmond Senior
Pinecrest at Southern Lee
Scotland County at Union Pines
Big South 3A
Ashbrook at North Gaston
Crest at South Point (girls, 4:30; boys, 6)
Kings Mountain at Forestview (girls, 4:30; boys, 6)
Stuart Cramer at Hunter Huss (girls 5, boys 6:30)
South Piedmont 3A
East Rowan at Lake Norman Charter
Jesse Carson at Concord
South Rowan at Central Cabarrus (girls, 4; boys, 5:30)
West Rowan at Northwest Cabarrus
Western Foothills 3A
Statesville at Fred T. Foard
St. Stephens at Hickory
North Iredell at North Lincoln
West Iredell at East Lincoln
Rocky River 2A-3A
Central Academy at Monroe (girls, 5:15; boys, 6:45)
Forest Hills at Anson County
Parkwood at West Stanly (girls, 5; boys, 6:30)
Foothills Athletic Association
Hickory Christian at Davidson Day
University Christian at Statesville Christian
Metrolina Athletic Conference
Concord Academy at Metrolina Christian
Hickory Grove Christian at Northside Christian
Westminster Catawba at Gaston Christian
Southern Piedmont Athletic Assn.
Victory Christian at Lake Norman Christian
Woodlawn School at United Faith Christian (boys)
Catawba Valley 2A
Bunker Hill at West Lincoln
Lincolnton at Bandys
Newton-Conover at East Burke (girls, 4:30; boys, 6)
West Caldwell at Maiden
Mountain Foothills 2A
Hendersonville at Chase
Patton at East Rutherford
Polk County at R-S Central
Catawba Shores 1A-2A
Christ the King at Lincoln Charter
Community School of Davidson at Mountain Island Charter
Pine Lake Prep at Langtree Charter
Central Carolina 1A-2A
Salisbury at South Davidson
Thomasville at West Davidson
Southern Piedmont 1A-2A
East Gaston at Thomas Jefferson Academy
Highland Tech at Shelby
Western Highlands 1A-2A
Avery County at Mountain Heritage
Madison County at Draughn
Rosman at C.D. Owen
Yadkin Valley 1A-2A
Mount Pleasant at Albemarle
North Stanly at South Stanly (girls, 5; boys, 6:30)
Union Academy at Gray Stone Day
Metro 8 1A
Bradford Prep at Apprentice Academy (boys), 7
Cabarrus Charter at Queens Grant Charter (boys), 7Corvian Community at Carolina International
Sugar Creek Charter at Piedmont Community Charter
Nonconference
Bradford Prep at United Faith Christian (girls), 5:30
Carmel Christian at Asheville Christian, canceled
Greater Cabarrus Stallions at Guilford Home Educators
Greenville (SC) Hurricanes at South Charlotte Thunder (boys)
Matthews Christian at Calvary Christian
York Prep at 1 of 1 Academy (girls)
Saturday
Queen City 3A-4A
North Mecklenburg at Hopewell (girls), 1
CISAA
Cannon School at Charlotte Latin (girls, 1; boys, 2:30)
Northwestern 3A-4A
Freedom at Ashe County (girls, noon; boys, 1:30)
Watauga at Hibriten (girls), 1
South Piedmont 3A
Jesse Carson at West Rowan (girls), noon
Western Foothills 3A
North Iredell at Hickory (girls), noon
St. Stephens at East Lincoln (girls), noon
Metrolina Athletic Conference
Gaston Day at SouthLake Christian (girls), 3
Metrolina Christian at Hickory Grove Christian (girls, 3; boys, 4:30)
Catawba Valley 2A
Bunker Hill at Maiden (boys), 3
East Burke at West Lincoln (girls), 2
Central Carolina 1A-2A
West Davidson at South Davidson (girls), 4
Southern Piedmont 1A-2A
Shelby at Burns (girls, 4:30; boys, 6)
Metro 8 1A
Queens Grant Charter at Corvian Community (boys), 5:30
Nonconference
Concord Academy at 1 of 1 Academy (girls), 3
Elevation Prep at Oak Hill (VA) Academy Red (boys), 3
Mount Zion Christian at United Faith Christian (girls, 1; boys, 2:30)
North Mecklenburg vs. North Gwinnett (boys), in Longhorn Steakhouse Classic at Milton, Ga., 3
Porter Ridge vs. Forest Hills, at Wingate University
Sunday
No games scheduled
This story was originally published January 27, 2022 at 11:02 PM.
