Friday’s Girls Basketball Rewind: No. 8 North Meck upsets No. 2 Chambers on the road

How The Girls Sweet 16 Fared

No. 8 North Meck upsets No. 2 Chambers on the road

North Mecklenburg’s girls picked up a huge win over the road, beating Sweet 16 No. 2 Chambers 52-46. The Vikings won their eighth straight game behind huge nights from freshman Jocelyn Grier (15 points, six rebounds), Nevaeh Farmer (11 points, five steals) and Dearia Page (14 points, three rebounds).

After a slow start when all of its scoring came from guard Mia Holloway, Chambers got going and held North Meck to three points in the second quarter, but Farmer kept the Vikings it in as Chambers tried for a knockout punch in the third quarter.

Down four going into the final period, North Meck fought back with tough defense and Page made the game-winning jump shot and took a charge late that gave the Vikings a monster Queen City 3A/4A win that ties them with Chambers atop the league standings.

Photos: North Meck at Chambers

Friday’s #BIG5 Girls Top Performers

Zahra Douglas, Marvin Ridge: game-high 17 points in a 72-33 win over Piedmont that clinched the school’s first-ever Southern Carolinas confernece championship.

Jocelyne Grier, North Mecklenburg: freshman had 15 points, six rebounds in a 52-46 upset win over Sweet 16 No. 2 Chambers on the road.

Kate Sears, Watauga: freshman scored 15 points in the fourth quarter of a 50-34 win over HIbriten. She finished with 21 points, eight rebounds.

Anastasia Sinclair, South Meck: career-high 22 points, five rebounds, four steals and four assists in a 61-46 win over Olympic. Teammate Senali Moss added 21 points, seven steals, four rebounds and four assists for the Sabres (17-2).

Julianna Walter, Alexander Central: 20 points, six assists, four rebonds, three steals in a 55-43 win over South Caldwell.

Girls Basketball Recaps

SOUTH MECK 4A

Myers Park 73, Berry Academy 17 ... The Mustangs (16-1, 8-0) remained atop the conference, bursting to a 28-2 first-quarter lead.

South Mecklenburg 61, Olympic 46 ... The visiting Sabres (17-2, 7-1) remained second in the conference. South Mecklenburg hosts Myers Park on Tuesday.

SOUTHWESTERN 4A

Providence 65, Rocky River 45 ... The Panthers (14-5, 9-1) retained a share of first place by breaking open a tight game in the fourth quarter, outsourcing the Ravens 23-7.

Charlotte Catholic 61, Butler 33 ... The Cougars (20-2, 9-1) bounced back from their Thursday night loss to Providence. Blanca Thomas scored 10 first-half points, as the Cougars bolted to a 29-9 lead.

CISAA

Providence Day 54, Charlotte Country Day 36 ... The Chargers (19-3, 6-2) held second place in the conference, as Jordyn Latter scored 19 points. Lauren Jensen and Chandler Brooks each had seven rebounds.

Southern Carolina 4A

Marvin Ridge 72, Piedmont 33 ... The visiting Mavericks (18-4, 8-0) clinched at least a tie for the regular-season title.

Weddington 40, Porter Ridge 33 ... Weddington led only 31-28 in the final quarter, but Ella Bergman hit two field goals and Hannah Tse added a clinching 3-pointer for the Warriors.

Western Foothills 3A

East Lincoln 59, St. Stephens 37 ... The visiting Mustangs (20-2, 12-0) clinched at least a tie for the conference title and the No. 1 berth in the postseason tournament. East Lincoln trailed 8-7 early but went on a 14-0 run, fueled by seven points from Taliyah Thomas.

Hickory 78, West Iredell 25 ... Hickory (11-7, 8-2) outscored the Warriors 29-1 in the second quarter for a 48-17 halftime lead.

Metrolina Athletic

Concord Academy 62, SouthLake Christian 16 ... The Eagles clinched (18-7, 13-0) clinched the regular-season championship, behind Zoey Ward (19 points, nine rebounds) and Shayana Parlee (14 points).

Hickory Grove Christian 51, Gaston Christian 11 ... Heywan Samuel had a double-double, with 11 points and 10 rebounds, and Taylor Parker scored 13 for Hickory Grove.

Catawba Shores 1A-2A

Lincoln Charter 49, Community School of Davidson 40 ... Lincoln Charter (16-6, 8-0) clinched at least a tie for the regular-season championship. The host Spartans fell to 12-6, 6-2.

Friday’s Girls Basketball Boxscores

NO. 1 MYERS PARK 73, BERRY 17

Berry Ac. - 02 08 04 03 -- 17

Myers Park - 29 34 09 11 -- 73

Berry - Jackson 7, Smith 2, Long 2, Snead 3, Abdulah 3

Myers Park - Janey Thompson 13, Anna Giannopoulou 12, Xerras 9, Wilson 8, Merfeld 7, Truesdale 6, Cannie 6, Krider 4, Lassiter 3, McDaniel 3, Paraison 3

Myers Park 16-5 (8-0)

NO. 3 CANNON SCHOOL 75, COVENANT DAY 27

Covenant Day School 11 8 2 6 27

Cannon School 23 24 21 7 75

COVENANT DAY SCHOOL 27- Eseosa Imafidon 8, Alexis Hailey 3, Jacqueline Giftos 8, Taylor Houseton 2, Taylor Easter 4, Cooper Clark 2

CANNON SCHOOL - Booker 23, Suffren 14, Mathis 8, Fowler 8, Cherry 6, Thompson 5, McCorkle 5, York 4, Brooks-Manning 2

Records: Covenant 7-14. 0-8; Cannon School 18-6; 8-0

NO. 4 PROVIDENCE DAY 54, CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 36

PDS 14-9-14-17—54

CCDS 11-5-8-12—36

PDS-Jordyn Latter 19 Jensen 5 Daly 4 Greer 8 Holgorsen 9 Levine 6 Swinson 3

CCDS-M. Holland-Waters 18 H. Rixham 10 Sasz 5 Blythe 3

Record 19-3CISAA 6-2

NO. 5 CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 61, BUTLER 33

Catholic 16 13 22 10 -- 61

Butler 1 8 9 15 -- 33

Catholic 61 -- Blanca Thomas 18, Gracynn Gough 14, McKain 11, Fava 6, Diaz 5, O’Brien 3, Schachte 2, Kernodle 2

Butler 33 -- Brooklyn Saunders 11, Ross 8, Black 6, Ralda 7, Reynolds 1

Records: Catholic 20-2, 9-1; Butler 9-14, 3-7

NO. 8 NORTH MECKLENBURG 52, NO. 2 CHAMBERS 46

Chambers: 7 11 18 10 ---46

N.Meck: 14 3 15 20 ---52

Chambers: Holloway 21, Harris 7, Hall 6, Henderson 5, Hicks 5, Decker 2

N.Meck: Jocelyne Grier 15, Dearia Page 14, Nevaeh Farmer 11, Dixon-Booker 6, Redfern 3, Harris 2, Dunn 1

N.Meck: Overall: 20-2, Conf. 9-1

Notable: Freshman Jocelyne Grier 15pts, 6rebs, Dearia Page 14pts, 3rebs, Nevaeh Farmer 11pts, 4ast, 5stls

NO. 9 SOUTH MECKLENBURG 61, OLYMPIC 46

SM. 18 18 6 19 - 61

Olympic. 7 16 5 18 - 46

SOUTH MECK 61 -- Senali Moss 21 , Anastasia Sinclair 22, Miller 9, KHoupt 7,Johnston 2,

OLYMPIC 46 -- Anyah Scales 15, Brigman 2, Long 4, Register 5, Terry 7, Wells 7,Thomas 6

NO. 10 WATAUGA 50, HIBRITEN 34

Watauga 7. 16. 11 16. 50

Hibriten 9. 8. 14. 3. 34

WATAUGA 50 -- Kate Sears 21, Charlotte Torgerson 9, Brooke Scheffler 8, Brelyn Sturgill 5, Brielynn Myers 5, Laurel Kiker 2

HIBRITEN 34 -- K Story 11, J Brown 9, Z Walker 6, E Poarch 5, A Oliver 2, J Brown

Rebound leaders: Brooke Scheffler 9, Kate Sears 8.

Freshman Kate Sears scored 15 points in the final period for Watauga.

Records: Watuaga 18-3, 6-2 in the conference; Hibriten 12-9, 1-6 in the conference

NO. 14 FREEDOM 46, ASHE COUNTY 34

Freedom 11 11 11 13 - 46

Ashe 7 7 10 10 - 34

Ashe 34 - Overcash 7, Phipps 9, Wods 3, J. Miller 6, M. Miller 4, Jones 5, Hudler, Vannoy, G. Wood.

Freedom 46 - Stevee McGee 16, Christena Rhone 10, Zakiah King 10, Demiter 3, Caldwell 5, Gladden 2, Walker, Ollis, Whisnant.

NO. 15 ALEXANDER CENTRAL 55, SOUTH CALDWELL 43

Alexander Central 16 16 15 8 -- 55

South Caldwell 13 5 10 15 -- 43

ALEXANDER CENTRAL 55 -- Jenkins 3, Herman 2, Julianna Walter 20, Chesney Stikeleather 16, Sydney Hayes 11, Jarrett 3

SOUTH CALDWELL 43 -- Jackson 6, Heavener 5, Olivia MIller 13, Anderson 4, Katlyn Wynn 10, Edwards 2, Phillips 3

NO. 16 PROVIDENCE 65, ROCKY RIVER 45

PROVIDENCE 7 16 19 23 = 65

ROCKY RIVER 10 12 16 7 = 45

PHS: Delanie Hill 22, Madison Skinner 10, Lindsey Nolan 13, Kendall Roess 8, Eva Butler 6, Ella Rising 2, Kendall Webb 4

RRHS: Shya 14, Gabby 2, Danasia 9, Mani 12, Tristen 2, Laila 6

Notable: Delanie Hill added 8 assists, 4 steals, 4 rebounds and Eva Butler had 8 steals and 12 rebounds. Lindsey Nolan - 11 rebounds. Kendall Roess - 4 rebounds

Records: Providence: 14-5 (9-1)

ASHBROOK 50, SOUTH POINT 35

SP - Lexi Birtwistle 15 pts., Maddie Frank 13 pts., Toney Milton 7 pts. 10 rebounds

Ashbrook - K. Bess 28 pts.

Next game - South Point vs Forestview at home Tuesday, February 8th

CUTHBERTSON 57, SUN VALLEY 41

Cuthbertson 9 17 17 14 57

Sun Valley 5 10 13 13 41

Cuthbertson Ruby Williams 23, Reagan Iovino 18, Amanda Sacoto 8.Natalie Bair 5, Olivia Simon 3

Notables -Reagan Iovino 6 3pts, Amanda Sacoto 8 rebounds, Ruby Williams 7 rebounds,

EAST LINCOLN 59, ST. STEPHENS 37

ELHS: 13 15 10 21- 59

SSHS: 8 15 7 7- 37

ELHS: Ginny Overbay 15, Hailey McFadden 12, Madison Self 11, Taliyah Thomas 11, R. Ross 6, M. Maggs 2, A. Hege 2

SSHS: Molli Harris 14, K. McGlamery 7, K. Blevins 6, A. Reid 6, E. Sumpter 4

Noteables: Madison Self recorded her 13th Double Double of the year with 11 pts, 12 rebs and added 3 steals and an assist. Hailey McFadden recorded her 5th Double Double of the year with 12 pts and 12 rebs while adding 3 steals and 2 assists. Ginny Overbay had 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 steals,2 assists and 1 block. Taliyah Thomas had 11 pts, 3 rebs, 3 steals and 2 assists.

ELHS: (20-2, 12-0) Next Game @ North Iredell 2/8/22

SSHS: (12-8, 6-4) Next Game vs North Iredell 2/5/22

FOREST HILLS 61, CENTRAL ACADEMY 31

CATA: 4 6 8 15 : 31

FH. : 13. 21. 9 16: 61

CATA: Kempf 2, Smith 6, Pringle 4. Jordan 9. Gamble 4, Rodden 2 Vidak 4

FH: Anaya 5, Jamaica B 29, Zarnah 15 Stains 7

INDEPENDENCE 63, EAST MECKLENBURG 38

Indy: 26 10 18 9 63

East Meck: 7 11 6 14 38

Indy (15-5): Kaylee Carson 21, Chloe Moss 18, Kamryn Kitchen 12, Clark 6, Ingram 2, Burgess 2, Todd 2

EM: Morris 21, Dorn 7, Stallings 4, Augustin 2, Ligon 2, Davidson 2

Performer of the Night: 2024 duo Kaylee Carson and Chloe Moss collectively hit 10 3-pointers in win over East Meck. The Lady Pats connected for 14 three pointers in the conference win! Moss finished with 18 points (4 for 6 from the 3-point line) and 5 rebounds. Carson led all scorers with 21 points and 4 assists.

KINGS MOUNTAIN 56, STUART CRAMER 20

KM 19 29 12 3 -- 63

SC 7 5 3 7 -- 20

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Saniya Wilson 26, Khalia King 25, Myracle Davis 6, Alayna Patrick 3, Jacie Jarvis 2, Austyn Dixon 1

STUART CRAMER- Zoey Morris 8, Hadley Womack 5, Dasia Harris 3, Brianna McGinnis 2, Zaniya Littlejohn 2

NOTES- KM improves to 15-3 (12-0 Big South 3A). Will play at home on Tuesday vs 2nd place Ashbrook (11-1 Big South)

KM Leaders: Saniya Wilson 26 pts, 3 reb, 6 assists, 2 steals; Khalia King 25 pts (7-11 from 3), 5 reb, 7 assists; Myracle Davis 6 pts, 10 Reb, 3 steals; Alayna Patrick 3 pts, 5 reb, 6 assists, 6 steals; Jacie Jarvis 2 pts, 2 reb; Austyn Dixon 1 pt, 7 reb

LINCOLN CHARTER 49, COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DAVIDSON 40

LCHS 13 15 10 11 -- 49

MICH 16 10 09 05 -- 40

LCHS 49 -- Lauren Horton 19 points, Kallie Lusk 14 points, Maddie Lusk 5 points, Grace Rinaldo 5 points, Kenzie Ross 4 points, Samantha Ayers 2 points

CSD 40 -- Ruthie Camp 17 points, Marianna Soares 15 points, Berea Gallagher 3 points, Allison O’Domell 3 points, Molly Fieghry 2 points

Notables: Lauren Horton once again led all scorers with 19 points (10 points in the 3rd QT alone).; Kallie Lusk also reached double digit scoring with 14 points; Grace Rinaldo clean up the boards with a team high 7 rebounds.

MALLARD CREEK 49, HOUGH 43

Mallard Creek 11 7 19 12-49

Hough 2 16 8 17-43

MALLARD CREEK 49 -- Toscano 2, Allie Horne 18, Olivia Robertson 22, Tapley 1, Cayla Digsby 6

HOUGH 43 -- Galombeck 3, Russell 2, Mia Raymond 11, Colinger 3, Stevens 3, Law 7, Sam Louthan 12, Zoerb 2

Notable: Sophomore guard, Allie Horne finished with a career high 18 points while adding in 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Freshman, Olivia Robertson, led all scorers with 22 points while grabbing 8 rebounds and 3 blocks.Records: Mallard Creek 13-8 overall, 4-4 league

MARVIN RIDGE 72, PIEDMONT 33

Marvin: 24, 12, 29, 7, 72

Piedmont: 7, 18, 7, 6, 33

Marvin: Zahra Douglas 17, Kyndall Shivers 11, Riley Smith 11, Reese Fritz 10, Kayla Lee 7, Caroline Gravelle 4, Kathryn Palmer 4, Kelsie Robitaille 3, Taylor Few 3, Ella Chepul 2

Piedmont: Polk 6, Evans 3, Thigpen 4, Gilmore 4, Baucom 4, Grimland 3, Thomas 2, Baucom 7

Keys: Marvin got off to a 24-7 first quarter lead. With this win, Marvin clinched the school’s first ever SCC Title for the girl’s basketball program.

NEWTON-CONOVER 59, BANDYS 49

BHS - 13 8 14 14 = 49

NCHS - 21 11 14 13 = 59

BHS: Logan Dutka 18, Macy Rummage 14, Caroline McIntosh 7, Annie Andrews 5, Kate Dutka 2, Rachel Anderson 2, Jada Spake 1

NCHS: E. Fox 27, L. Sain 16, H. Watkins 12, S. Sain 2, H. Swagger 2

Records: BHS Lady Trojans: 11 - 8 Overall, 5 - 4 Conference

WEST ROWAN 57, CENTRAL CABARRUS 51

CCHS: 12, 5, 12, 22 (51)

WRHS: 10, 17, 12, 18 (57)

Central: Kyra Lewis 27, Mariah Barrie 11, Ray 7, Haley 4, Blanchard 2

West: Emma Clarke 25, Lauren Arnold 14, Tenor 7, Phifer 4, Edwards 3

Thursday’s Girls Basketball Boxscores

NO. 16 PROVIDENCE 36, NO. 1 CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 34

Providence 6 12 9 9 -- 36

Charlotte Catholic 8 8 12 6 -- 34

PROVIDENCE 36 -- Delanie Hill 12, Kendall Roess 11, Eva Butler 6, Lindsey Nolan 4, Madison Skinner 3

CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 34 -- Blanca Thomas 10, Gracyn Gough 10, Alanis Diaz 8, Olivia Fava 4, Kate McArdle 2

Notable: Providence is now tied with Charlotte Catholic for 1st place in the conference.

Records: Providence: 13-5 (8-1)

CENTRAL ACADEMY 44, CAROLINA CHRISTIAN 25

CATA: 14 5 17 8 -- 44

C.CH: 7. 6. 5 6 -- 25

CATA: Kempf 2, Jahad Pringle 11 Zoie Jordan 20, Gamble 8 Zuendel 1, Smith 2.

C.Ch: Crabtree 2, Klutz 4, Britt 4 A.Martin 10, Stewart 4.

WEST LINCOLN 55, LINCOLNTON 42

WL 13 8 15 19 -- 55

LHS 12 2 8 20 -- 42

LINCOLNTON 42 -- Sand -Odom 7, Hugh 15, Rhyne 3, Camelia 8, Emma Rhyne 3, Elizabeth Eudy 4, Caroline Carpenter 2

WEST LINCOLN 55 -- Chloe Norman 20, Farrah Richardson 13, Anna Bieberich 7, Brooke Beddingfield 4, Rae Watson 11

This story was originally published February 4, 2022 at 10:53 PM.

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