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Who won Saturday’s girls prep basketball games? Who were the stars of the night? We got you.



Saturday’s #BIG5 Girls Stars

Aniya Finger, Hopewell: team-high 17 points in a 46-45 win over Green Level.

Senali Moss, South Mecklenburg: 18 points, five rebounds, four steals in a 64-45 win over Wilson (SC). Teammates Shakyra Harley (14 points, five rebounds) and Jackie Felt (11 points, 10 blocks, eight rebounds) had big nights.

Rachel Noonan, Charlotte Christian: 18 points, season-high 14 reobunds in a 69-56 loss to Carmel Christian Saturday.

Jessica Timmons, North Meck: helped the Vikings upset No. 5 Carson 62-58. Timmons finished with 33 points, eight rebounds, four assists. Alona Dunlap (10 points, seven rebounds) also had a strong game.

Lauren Walker, Mallard Creek: 16 points, five rebounds, five assists in a 84-29 win over Cary.

Saturday’s boxscores

NO. 2 MALLARD CREEK 84, CARY 29

Mallard Creek 24 32 15 11 -- 84

Cary high school 9 10 8 2 -- 29

MALLARD CREEK 84 -- Lauren Walker 16, Doctor 8, Lutz 4, Brown 9, Simpson 6, Alexis Bynum 10 , Haines 4 Johnson 2, Digsby 1, Jada Creek 10, Suffern 6, Fowler 8

CARY 29 -- France 16, Carmella 2 , Killmeyer 3, Quiller 1 ,Haigle 5

NO. 6 HOPEWELL 46, GREEN LEVEL 45

Green Level - 14 7 14 10 - 45

Hopewell - 11 8 11 16 - 46

Hopewell: Wall 6, A. McManus 7, Lawson 3, Caldwell 9, Ballo 2, Finger 17, Craig 2

NO. 10 PROVIDENCE DAY 60, DURHAM ACADEMY 37

PDS- 17-18-18-7—60

Durham Academy 8-11-12-6—37

PDS- Morgan Kelson 16 Brooks 9 Roper 4 Levitz 6 Clark 6 Ferguson 6 Sanchez 2 Jensen 2 Smith 3 Latter 2 Godwin 4

DA- J. Davis 11 Walsh 7 Middleton 6 Smith 1 Harris 2 Graves 7 Abdelbarr 1 Kass 2

Record 6-2

Highlight: Freshman Chandler Brooks 9 pts 8 asst 7 rebound

NO. 12 SOUTH POINTE 61, FIRST ASSEMBLY 52

CFA 14, 11,11, 16 -- 52

South Pointe 10, 17, 20, 14 -- 61

CFA - - 52 Bailey Stinson 1, Kaylan Daniels 8, Zykiah Benjamin 12, Reagan Dickens 3, Triniti Lockhart 5, Jael Hall 18, RaeAnne Loshe 5. South Pointe 61- Trinity Adams 22, Randy Neal 8, Jamia Blake 6, Jaliyah Gaither 6, Najah Lane 8, Zaciah Bell 3, Makaya Jamerson 5, Daven West 3.

CARMEL CHRISTIAN 69, CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 56

Charlotte Christian 13. 19. 10. 14 - 56

Carmel Christian 12. 14. 23. 20 - 69

Charlotte Christian 56 — Breya Busby 23, Rachel Noonan 18, Ryan Swilling 13, Emma Coles 2

Notable: Rachel Noonan with a double-double 18 pts and 14 rebounds (season high)

COVENANT DAY 33, ST. MARY’S 25

CDS 10 8 8 7 —33

SAINTS 5 8 5 7 — 25

CDS 33 — Viktoria McCue 17, Cady 8, Hailey 6, Keefer 2

SAINTS 25 — Bowen 3, Austin 5, Finkelstein 4, McCormick 2, Benton 4, Williams 7

NORTH RALEIGH CHRISTIAN 50, CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 39

Country Day 18 2 12 7 –39

NRCA 8 14 9 19 – 50

CD (39) Laila Hankerson 12, Rixham 7, Batten 6, Waters 5, Ingram 4, Rucker 3, Grier 2

NRCA (50) Imani Lester 19, Taylor 14, Harris 8, Foster 7, Dotton 2

SOUTH MECKLENBURG 64, WILSON (SC) 45

SM 17 15 13 19 64

W 5 12 12 16 45

South Meck- Senali Moss 18, Shakyra Harley 14, Jaclyn Feit 11, Katie Houpt 10, Johnston 5, Lowe 2, Brown 2, ALexander 2

Wilson- Loyal McQueen 24, Heyse 6, Washington 5, Cameron 5, Dubose 5South Meck (5-1)WIlson (2-1)

Friday’s #BIG5 Girls Stars

Neveah Brown, Mallard Creek: 11 points, five rebounds, five assists, two blocks in a 70-40 win over Cary Panther Creek in the I-MECK/Tri-8 Challenge.

Neveah Caldwell, Hopewell: team-high 26 points ina 65-56 win over Cary Green Hope. This was part of the I-MECK/Tri-8 challenge between teams from Mecklenburg County-area and Wake County-area schools. The games were played in the Raleigh area.

Emma Fisher, Mount Pleasant: Sophomore star had 14 points, 10 steals and six rebounds in a 52-17 win over Carolina International.

Ryan Swiling, Charlotte Christian: made 4-of-6 3-pointers and finished with 16 points in a 51-32 win over High Point Wesleyan.

Jessie Wiles, Davidson Day: 18 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three assists in a 56-48 loss to Asheville Christian.

Friday’s Girls Capsules

NO. 2 MALLARD CREEK 70, CARY PANTHER CREEK 40

Mallard Creek 23 15 12 18 : 70

Panther Creek 12 2 12 10 : 40

Mallard Creek 70 -- neveah Brown 11 , Kennedy Simpson 11, Lutz 2, Doctor 6, Lauren Walker 18, Bynum 8 , Haynes 2, Digsby 2, Samyha Suffern 12

Panther Creek 40 : Reid 6, fritz 4, Martin 1, Jordan 11, Pierson 11,

Notable: Neveah Brown 11 points 5 assists 2blocks 5 rebounds; Lauren Walker 18 points 4 assists

NO. 3 MORGANTON FREEDOM 58, EAST BURKE 45

East Burke 11 14 11 10. 45

Freedom. 11 15 19 13. 58

Easy Burke scoring Ashlyn Stilwell 12, RILEY Haas 10, Sarah Grace Lockee 8, Gracie Ruff 7, GRALEIGH HILDEBRAN 6, Aubrie Snyder 2

Freedom scoring Blakey Crioks 15, JOSIE HISE 10, Adair Garrison 8, Jayda Glass 8, Christine Rhône 10, Steve McGee 5, Danish’s Hemphill 2

East Burke 3-2

NO. 6 HOPEWELL 65, GREEN HOPE 56

Hopewell - 15 25 9 16 - 65

Green Hope - 19 11 10 16 - 56

Hopewell - Wall 2, A. McManus 6, L. McManus 6, Lawson 6, Caldwell 26, Craig 9, Finger 10, Cunningham 4

RALEIGH RAVENSCROFT 52, NO. 7 PROVIDENCE DAY 42

PDS- 10-10-8-14—42

Ravenscroft 7-15-12-18–52

PDS- Andi Levitz 12 Morgan Kelson 12 Godwin 7 Ferguson 6 Brooks 5

Ravenscroft- K. Baker 12 A. Richmond 13 L. Harrison 13 Hayman 4 Fredrickson 8 Dawson 2

PD Record 5-2

NO. 9 WAXHAW CUTHBERTSON 55, UNION ACADEMY 32

Cuthberston 17,13,11,14 -- 55

Union Academy5,10,6,11 -- 32

Cuthberston 55 -- Lillian Anderson 17, Maddie Dillinger 15, Kamaria Sheriff 10, Reagan Iovino 5, Ruby Williams 4, Kendall Gallagher 2, Natalie Bair 2

Union Academy 32 -- Karynton Clarke 11, CC Copin 8, Mia Fraticelli 6, Ryleigh Clayborn 4, Savanna Brooks 3

ANSON SENIOR 55, MONROE 39

Monroe 10 9 7 13 -- 39

Anson 13 12 16 14 -- 55

MONROE 00 -- Dynastee Parker 17, Kaycee Shipman 13, Tamia Austin 3, Adriana Melton 2, Faith Polk 2, Maia Price 2

ANSON -- R. Bugors 18, A. Medley 15, J. Willoughby 6, T. Bullock 4, R. Jackson 4, K. Smith 4, A. Crawford 2, D. Sturdivant 2

BERRY 46, WEST CHARLOTTE 24

West Charlotte 4 1 7 12 = 24

Berry 10 14 11 14 = 46

CENTRAL CABARRUS 48, GARINGER 5

CCHS: 23, 21, 4, 0 (48)

Garinger: 0, 0, 1, 4 (5)

Central: Ja’el Miller 14, Aniyah Tate 12, Barrie 5, Case 4, Haley 2, Cherry 5, K. McDonald 2, L. McDonald 2, Gaddy 2

Garinger: Backer 5

CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 51, WESLEYAN 32

Charlotte Christian 12. 12. 14. 13 - 51

Wesleyan 6. 4. 12. 10 - 32

Charlotte Christian 51 — Ryan Swilling 16, Breya Busby 11, Rachel Noonan 9, Connie Kofoed 5, Lindsay Noonan 3, Mya Olmeda 3, Anna Coles 2, Rachel Csoka 2

Notable: Ryan Swilling 4/6 from 3.

CHARLOTTE LATIN 33, DURHAM ACADEMY 31

CLS - 2 9 9 13 = 33

DA - 15 3 9 4 = 31

CLS: Neely Grace Tye 3, Elizabeth Rose 4, Mary Schleuner 12, Jacqueline Giftos 9, Sidney Paraison 5

DA: Katie Hunter 2, Joelle Davis 13, McKenzie Graves 8, Miriam Abdellar 7, Amelia Kass 5

Records: CLS 3 – 2 0 – 0; DA 6 – 3; 0 – 0

CONCORD FIRST ASSEMBLY 40, GASTON DAY 25

CFA 6, 8, 7, 19 -- 40

Gaston Day 7, 4, 10, 4 -- 25

CFA - - 40 Bailey Stinson 4, Kaylan Daniels 5, Zykiah Benjamin 8, Reagan Dickens 10, Triniti Lockhart 3, Jael Hall 6, RaeAnne Loshe 4.

Gaston Day - 25- Janiah Shuler 6, Portia Shouse 10, Zaria Clark 9.

DAVIDSON DAY 48, ASHEVILLE CHRISTIAN 56

Davidson Day 10 19 6 13 -- 48

Asheville Christian 20 7 11 18 -- 56

DAVIDSON DAY 48 -- Mallorie Haines 23, Jessie Wiles 18, Jaden Graham 6 , Schuyler Moore 1

ASHEVILLE CHRISTIAN 56 -- N. Smith 18, C. Sikkink 17, K. Alexander 11, C. Condra 4, E.P. Sluder 3, L. Pittman 3

Notable: Mallorie Haines had 23 pts and 3 stls, Jessie Wiles 18 pts, 9 rebounds, 4 ast, and 3 stls, and Jaden Graham added 6 pts and 5 ast as the Lady Patriots fell to Ashevile Christian.

FORT MILL COMENIUS 53, ARBORBROOK 33

Comenius 53 13, 14, 20, 6

Arborbrook 33 13, 3, 6, 11

Comenius 53--- Jordan Durant 17, Monique Cepeda 15, Pasiko Hvichiani 10, Nichole Hunter 6, Rachel Lauka 3, Breanna Statler 2

Arbrobrook 33— Elizabeth Timberlake 12, Holly Johnson 8, Elizabeth Simon 8, Ella Porter 5

Notable: Pasiko Hvichiani 10 Points, 10 Steals and 8 Rebounds.

GREENSBORO DAY 68, CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 38

Country Day 2 4 20 12 –38

Greensboro Day 14 15 20 19 – 6

CD (38) Brooklin Ingram 12, Waters 8, Grier 7, Rixham 5, Hankerson 2

GD (68) Wyrick 21, Alexander 13, Fullwood 9, Blackwell 9, Graichan 6, Keaton 5, Thomas 2, Hopkins 2, Jones

Records: CD 5-2 GD 11-0

LAKE NORMAN 55 COX MILL 26

Lake Norman 15, 16, 13, 11 -- 55

Statesville 13, 1, 7, 5 -- 26

Lake Norman: Lauren Sullivan 22, Leigh Marks 8, Ashley Kennedy 7, Jazmine Lowe 6, Jade Lowe 4, Madison Saunders 3 with 14 rebounds, Ellie Erwin 3, Abby McMahan 2

Cox Mill: Sedergren 5, Hines 4, Lewis 4, Hall 4, Holmes 4, Fox 3, Tillery 2

LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 61, PINE LAKE PREP 4

LNC 17 14 12 18 -- 61

PLP 12 7 15 10 -- 4

LNC – Marissa Sorvillo 18, Jillian Villanti 14, Kailyn Kilpatrick 11, Jade Taylor 11, Megan Miller 3, Abby Rollins 2, Ella Peplinski 1, Abby Thompson

PLP – Johnson 11, A. Mullen 9, Scholl 9, C. Mullen 8, Luby 5, M. Hizeshue 1, E. Hizeshue 1

LANGTREE CHARTER 54 CHRIST THE KING 46

LC 19 14 7 14 -- 54

CTK 8 15 8 15 -- 46

LC 54 -- Adage Williams 19, Seraiah Davis 12, Emerie Tillman 11, Sharpe 9, Harris 3

CTK 46 -- Jessica Hoagland 13, Kylie Panizza 12, Jada Steele 12, Fishbaugh 5, Langbo 3, Milligan 1

MOUNT PLEASANT 52, CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL 17

Mount Pleasant (2-2) 13 15 14 10-52

Carolina international (0-4) 4 0 6 7-17

Mount Pleasant- Sabria West 14, Blake 1, Ballard 1, Prescott 4, Fowler 2 , Fisher 14, Kluttz 4, Mitchell 8, Blackwell 2

Carolina international- Biane Abualdahab 2, Zeidan 2, Baidas 4, E.Abualdahab 6, Tran 3

Notable: Sophomore Emma Fisher lead the Tigers with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 steals. Freshman Sabria West tallied 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 steals and senior Renai Mitchell added 8 points and 7 rebounds to help Mount Pleasant to improve 2-2 for the season.arolina international 17

NORTH MECKLENBURG 78, HARDING 6

N.Meck 34 21 17 6 -- 78

Harding 2 2 0 2 -- 6

N.Meck: Jessica Timmons 17, Zoe Henderson 10, Neveah Farmer 10, T.Dunn 9, N.Smith 8, A.Dunlap 7, A.Harris 6, D.Page 5, G.Jones 4, J.Poole 2

Harding: O.Pettway 2, S.Atkinson 4,

Records: Harding 0-6; North 4-1

RALEIGH CARDINAL GIBBONS 49, CARDINAL GIBBONS 45

Cannon School 9 8 9 19 - 45

Cardinal Newman 16 8 11 14 – 49

Cannon School 45 —Reigan Richardson 23, Zoe Edwards 11, Mathis 4, Wood 3, Galloway 2, Brooks-Manning 2

Cardinal Newman 49- Ashlyn Watkins 21, Audrey Meyers 20, Etter 6, Boyer 2

Records: Cannon School 4-4

SUN VALLEY 54, EAST MECK 43

Sun Valley 14 14 14 12 54

East Meck 11 6 9 17 4

Sun Valley: Peyton Kifer 4, Ta’Nyha Peoples 13, Jade Clowney 6, Lindsey Avent 5, Jalynn Carter 26,

East Meck: k. Stayely 11, M. Morris 11, J. Stanford 8, K. Dixon 7, T. Neal 2, A. Dorin 4

YORK PREP 41, LEWISVILLE 26

41 YPA 7, 11, 12, 11

26 Lewisville 6, 6, 4, 10

Leading Scorers:

YPA: Taylor Southav 14pts

Lewisville: Allie Keels 7 pts, 8 rebounds, 3 steals ; Emerson Dickman 6 pts, 3 rebounds; Indy Tobias 6 pts, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks

Lewisville record/notable: Overall 0-3; Lewisville will travel to Great Falls on 12/10. Start time 6pm.

Saturday’s schedule

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

Southeast Hoops Festival (boys)

(at Vance High)

Northside Christian vs. Wayne Country Day, noon

Olympic vs. Winston-Salem Quality Education, 1:30

Liberty Heights vs. Woodbridge (VA) Christ Chapel, 3

United Faith Christian vs. Bronx (NY) Monsignor Scanlan, 4:30

Vance vs. Savannah (GA) Sol C. Johnson, 6

West Charlotte vs. Concord Cannon School, 7:30

I-Meck/Tri-8 Challenge

Hough vs. Cary Panther Creek, at Cary

Hopewell vs. Cary Green Level, at Cary

Mallard Creek at Cary

LBI Best of Carolinas Classic (girls)

(at Harrisburg Hickory Ridge High)

Concord First Assembly vs. Rock Hill South Pointe, 1

South Mecklenburg vs. Florence (SC) Wilson, 2:30

Greenville (SC) Legacy Early College vs. Durham Jordan, 4

Hickory Ridge vs. Ardrey Kell, 5:30

Waxhaw Cuthbertson vs. Butler, 7

Chik-Fil-A Classic (boys)

(at Ardrey Kell High)

Providence vs. Southlake Christian, 6

Ardrey Kell vs. Covenant Day, 7:30

Carson Invitational

(at China Grove Carson High)

Mount Pleasant vs. Northwest Cabarrus (girls), 1

Concord Carolina International vs. Northwest Cabarrus (boys), 2:30

North Mecklenburg vs. China Grove Carson (girls), 4

Mount Pleasant vs. China Grove Carson (boys), 5:30

Nonconference

Charlotte Christian at Atlanta Meadowcreek (boys)

Charlotte Country Day at North Raleigh Christian

Charlotte Latin at Raleigh Ravenscroft

Hopewell vs. Cary Green Level, at Cary High, 10 a.m.

Indian Trail Metrolina Christian in Bulldog Classic, at Wake Christian

Lincolnton Combine Academy at Wilmington (DEL) Sanford School, 7:30

Marshville Forest Hills at Fairmont

Providence Day at Durham Academy

Raleigh St. Mary’s at Covenant Day (girls)

Weddington Arborbrook Christian at Covenant Day (boys)

S.C. nonconference

Cheraw at Marlboro County





Thursday’s #BIG5 Top Performers

Garrett Hien, Concord First Assembly: 29 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks and one steal in a 77-61 win over Victory Christian. Teammate Trae Benham (23 points, six rebounds, four assists) also had a strong game.

Myles Hunter, Carmel Christian: team-high 22 points in a 72-54 win over High Point Christian.

Justin Kuthan, East Lincoln: 14 points, 14 rebounds in a 55-38 win over South Iredell.

Sarah Nelson, South Iredell girls: team-high 18 points in a narrow win over East Lincoln.

Jill Vallanti, Lake Norman Charter girls: Took a charge with less than 10 seconds left in a 60-58 win over Gastonia Forestview. On the next possession, she was fouled and hit 1-of-2 free throws. She was 11-for-13 from the line for the game. She finished with a team-high 20 points.

Thursday’s Girls Boxscores

CONCORD FIRST ASSEMBLY 59, VICTORY CHRISTIAN 57

CFA 9, 18, 9, 23 -- 59

Victory 16 11 9 22 -- 57

CFA - - 66 Bailey Stinson 2, Kaylan Daniels 10 Zykiah Benjamin 14, Reagan Dickens 10, Triniti Lockhart 7, Jael Hall 16.

Victory Christian - 59, Mitchell 8, Eve 13, Lydia 17, Alania 3, Duncan 8, Ekperigha 8.

Notable: Zykiah Harris game winning bucket as time expired. CFA moves to 6-1 overall and will travel to Gaston Day tomorrow.

HIGH POINT WESLEYAN 54, CONCORD CANNON 51

Carmel 16 12 15 8 -- 51

High Point 9 15 11 19 -- 54

CARMEL 51— Olivia Boyce 22, Amaya Glenn 12, Nichols 5, Robinson 5, Mendieta 4, DeJesse 3

HIGH POINT -- K. Powell 29, P. Walz 11, Talbert 7, Hall 3, Bell 2, Smith 2

LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 60, GASTONIA FORESTVIEW 58

LNC 10 13 12 25 -- 60

Forestview18 11 15 17 -- 58

LNC 60 – Jill Villanti 20, Kailyn Kilpatrick 13, Marissa Sorvillo 12, Jade Taylor 8,

Forestview 58–

Notable: Freshman Kailyn Kilpatrick hit game tying corner 3 with under 30 seconds left. Sophomore Marissa Sorvillo knocked down 2 free throws with under 15 seconds left to give us a 1 point lead. Junior Jill Villanti took charge with less than 10 seconds left on the clock. Then went 1/2 from the line to seal the victory. She was 85% from free throw line 11/13.

MORGANTON FREEDOM 70, VALDESE DRAUGHN 30

Freedom 24 31 11 6 - 72

Draughn 8 9 5 8 - 30

Freedom 72 - Blaikley Crooks 14, Jayda Glass 11, Josie Hise 10, Hemphill 8, Garrison 8, McGee 8, Rhone 5, Tte 4, Kania 2, O’Neil 2.

Draughn 30 - A. Parker 11, K. Kincaid 1, Lowman 3, H. Kincaid 6, Abernathy 5, Shuping 2, Owens 2, Powell, Edwards.

Freedom 3-0

SOUTH IREDELL 59, EAST LINCOLN 55

ELHS: 13 15 21 6- 55

SIHS: 14 5 21 19- 59

ELHS: Brianna Tadlock 18, Ginny Overbay 16, S. Rhoney 8, T. Thomas 6, A. Robinette 4, R. Ross 2

SIHS: Sarah Nelson 18, Lydia Mercer 16, A. Zeigler 8, S. Houser 6, J. King 5, W. Weddington 4, T. Brown 2

Noteables: Brianna Tadlock 18 pts, 6 assists, 2 steals. Ginny Overbay 16 pts., 8 rebs,1 steal, 1 assist

ELHS: (0-2) Next Game @ Independence 12/9/19

SIHS: (2-1) Next Game @ East Wilkes 12/6/19

WEDDINGTON 67, BELMONT STUART CRAMER 23

Weddington 29 16 18 4 -- 67

Stuart Cramer 0 8 6 9-- 23

Weddington — Karrah Katzbach 19, Miranda Barron 11, Tatum Bowen 10, Emily Cunningham 2, Audrey Strange 6, Brooke Strong 5, Ali Call 4, Hannah Tse 3, Isabella Sarcona 3, Ella Levadnuk 2, Lily Barger 2

Stuart Cramer -- Ranija Hamilton 9, Dasia Harris 6, Reece Wolfe 6, Karis Peterson 2Weddington 6-0 Stuart Cramer 1-3

Thursday’s Boys Boxscores

CARMEL CHRISTIAN 72, HIGH POINT CHRISTIAN 54

CCS: 19 11 21 21 72

HPC: 9 16 9 20 54

CCS: Bean 3, Myles Hunter 22, Gray 2, Kenny Gwynn 19, Bynum 4, Justin Taylor 11, Arias 2, Green 2, Bracey 2, Coffey 2, Pisacano 3

HPC: Landon Sutton 19, KJ Garrett 18, Underhill 8, Toland 3, Febres 1, Medlin 2, Carrick 2, Murrow 1,

Carmel Notes: Ben Burnham - DNP (Finger), Nic Wilson - DNP (Nose)

CONCORD FIRST ASSEMBLY 77, VICTORY CHRISTIAN 61

VCC 10 15 14 22 . 61

CFA: 18 19 17 23 . 77

VCC: Krebs 9, SMith 11, Coleman 10, Davenport 7, Stone 2, Thompson 7, Anderson12, Mccullum 3

CFA: Lloyd Latta 3, Garrett Hien 29, Trae Benham 23, Isaac Boothe 11, Javian Cannady 6, Cheick Traore 4

Notable : Garrett Hien 29 pts, 10 rbs, 3 blks, 1 stl, Trae Benham 23 pts, 6 rbs, 4 asts, 1 stl,

CFA Record 10-1

EAST LINCOLN 55, SOUTH IREDELL 38

East Lincoln 5 16 17 17 55

South Iredell 13 15 4 6 38

East Lincoln (0-0, 2-1): Jeremiah Jones 13, Evan Montanari 3, Matthew McCowan 1, Myles Adams 6, Drew Bean 5, Ethan Staples 11, Justin Brown 0, Justin Kuthan 14, Petey Nichols 2, Jalen Williams 0, Spencer Farr

South Iredell (0-0, 0-4): Sal Pellegrino 0, Chase LaBelle 6, Cullen Smith 3, Dosson Smalley 11, Sam McLeod 3, Cameron McMullen 4, Justin Alquiza 2, Gavin Morrison 5, Brayden Watson 4

MORGANTON FREEDOM 85, VALDESE DRAUGHN 37

Freedom: 25 30 19 11 = 85

Draughn: 12 14 06 05 = 37

Freedom: Jayden Birchfield 13, Que Rice 12, Bradley Davis 12, James Freeman 11, Tolbert 9, Garner 6, Ledford 6, Costello 6, Ledford 6, Griffith 2, Hemphill 2

Draughn: Daylin Pritchard 11, Walker 7, Byrd 7, Chrisco 5, Treadway 4, Z. Pritchard 1, Cox 2

Freedom 3-0 plays next @ East Burke Friday, December 6th

WEDDINGTON 87, BELMONT STUART CRAMER 62

Stuart Cramer 12 18 16 16 -- 62

Weddington 87 30 17 25 15 -- 87

STUART CRAMER 62 -- Elliot 20, Kelly 10, Wofford 9, Bradley 9, Jeffries 5, Lee 4, Downey 2, Todd 2, Hite 1

WEDDINGTON 87 -- Chase Lowe 17, Kyle Frazier 16, Caleb Wetherbee 11, Brock Bowen 10, Cook 7, Noch 6, Carl Lowe 6, Van Gundy 6, Laughlin 3, Juhl 3, Frazier 2

Friday/Saturday schedule

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

I-Meck/Tri-8 Challenge

Hopewell at Cary Green Hope

Hough vs. Cary, at Cary Panther Creek

Mallard Creek at Cary Panther Creek

Chik-Fil-A Classic (boys)

(at Ardrey Kell High)

Providence vs. Covenant Day, 6

Ardrey Kell vs. Southlake Christian, 7:30

Carson Invitational

(at China Grove Carson High)

Concord Carolina International vs. Mount Pleasant (girls), 4

Concord Carolina International vs. Mount Pleasant (boys), 5:30

Northwest Cabarrus vs. China Grove Carson (girls), 7

Northwest Cabarrus vs. China Grove Carson (boys), 8:30

Mecklenburg nonconference

Ardrey Kell at Marvin Ridge

Asheville Christian at Davidson Day

Berry Academy at West Charlotte

Central Cabarrus at Garinger

Charlotte Catholic at South Mecklenburg

Charlotte Country Day at Greensboro Day

Charlotte Latin at Durham Academy

Charlotte Secondary at Mount Holly Mountain Island Charter

East Mecklenburg at Indian Trail Sun Valley

Harding at North Mecklenburg

Hickory Grove Christian at Asheville School

High Point Wesleyan at Charlotte Christian

Hopewell at Cary Green Hope

Independence at Kannapolis Brown (girls)

Lake Norman at Concord Cox Mill

Lake Norman Charter at Mooresville Pine Lake Prep

Mooresville Langtree Charter at Christ the King

Providence at Indian Trail Porter Ridge

Providence Day at Raleigh Ravenscroft

Southlake Christian at Northside Christian

Victory Christian at Mooresboro Thomas Jefferson Academy

West Mecklenburg at Sugar Creek Charter

Sandhills 4A

Pembroke Purnell Swett at Richmond Senior

Central Carolina 2A

North Davidson at South Rowan

Salisbury at Lexington

Yadkin Valley 1A

Misenheimer Gray Stone Day at North Moore

North Rowan at Albemarle

North Stanly at South Davidson

South Stanly at Chatham Central

Other nonconference

Alexander Central at Lincolnton

Ashe County at Boone Watauga

Belmont South Point at North Gaston

Cabarrus Stallions at Cabarrus Charter

Clover (SC) at Gastonia Ashbrook

Columbia Cardinal Newman at Concord Cannon School

Concord Covenant Classical at Monroe First Assembly

Concord First Assembly at Gaston Day

Concord Jay M. Robinson at West Rowan

Davie County at Mooresville

East Gaston at Gastonia Forestview

Gastonia Highland Tech at East Rutherford

Hickory Christian at Gaston Christian

Hickory St. Stephens at Claremont Bunker Hill

Indian Trail Metrolina Christian in Bulldog Classic, at Wake Christian

Lake Norman at Concord Cox Mill

Lawndale Burns at Kings Mountain

Lincoln Charter at Monroe Central Academy

Maiden at Newton Foard

Marshville Forest Hills at Unionville Piedmont

Monroe at Anson County

Morganton Freedom at East Burke

Morganton Patton at South Caldwell

Rock Hill Westminster Catawba at Hickory University Christian

South Iredell at East Wilkes

Statesville at Hickory

Triad Baptist Christian at Statesville Christian

Waxhaw Cuthbertson at Monroe Union Academy

Weddington Arborbrook Christian at Fort Mill Comenius

West Caldwell at Catawba Bandys

West Iredell at West Wilkes

West Lincoln at Cherryville

West Stanly at East Rowan

Wilkes Central at North Iredell

S.C. nonconference

Chesterfield at Cheraw

Columbia at Chester

Fort Mill Catawba Ridge at Fort Mill

Fort Mill Nation Ford at Duncan Bkyrnes

Kershaw Andrew Jackson at Great Falls

McBee at Pageland Central

Rock Hill South Pointe at Rock Hill

York at Indian Land

York Prep at Richburg Lewisville

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

Southeast Hoops Festival (boys)

(at Vance High)

Northside Christian vs. Wayne Country Day, noon

Olympic vs. Winston-Salem Quality Education, 1:30

Liberty Heights vs. Woodbridge (VA) Christ Chapel, 3

United Faith Christian vs. Bronx (NY) Monsignor Scanlan, 4:30

Vance vs. Savannah (GA) Sol C. Johnson, 6

West Charlotte vs. Concord Cannon School, 7:30

I-Meck/Tri-8 Challenge

Hough vs. Cary Panther Creek, at Cary

Hopewell vs. Cary Green Level, at Cary

Mallard Creek at Cary

LBI Best of Carolinas Classic (girls)

(at Harrisburg Hickory Ridge High)

Concord First Assembly vs. Rock Hill South Pointe, 1

South Mecklenburg vs. Florence (SC) Wilson, 2:30

Greenville (SC) Legacy Early College vs. Durham Jordan, 4

Hickory Ridge vs. Ardrey Kell, 5:30

Waxhaw Cuthbertson vs. Butler, 7

Chik-Fil-A Classic (boys)

(at Ardrey Kell High)

Providence vs. Southlake Christian, 6

Ardrey Kell vs. Covenant Day, 7:30

Carson Invitational

(at China Grove Carson High)

Mount Pleasant vs. Northwest Cabarrus (girls), 1

Concord Carolina International vs. Northwest Cabarrus (boys), 2:30

North Mecklenburg vs. China Grove Carson (girls), 4

Mount Pleasant vs. China Grove Carson (boys), 5:30

Nonconference

Charlotte Christian at Atlanta Meadowcreek (boys)

Charlotte Country Day at North Raleigh Christian

Charlotte Latin at Raleigh Ravenscroft

Hopewell vs. Cary Green Level, at Cary High, 10 a.m.

Indian Trail Metrolina Christian in Bulldog Classic, at Wake Christian

Lincolnton Combine Academy at Wilmington (DEL) Sanford School, 7:30

Marshville Forest Hills at Fairmont

Providence Day at Durham Academy

Raleigh St. Mary’s at Covenant Day (girls)

Weddington Arborbrook Christian at Covenant Day (boys)

S.C. nonconference

Cheraw at Marlboro County











Wednesday’s #BIG5 Top Performers



Troy Fulton, Lincoln Charter: made 7-of-12 3-point attempts in an 87-49 win over Elevation Prep. Fulton had a game-high 25 points.

Mallorie Haines, Davidson Day girls: 41 points, 13 rebounds, four steals and wo assists in a 62-11 win over Corvian. Haines made eight 3-pointers in her first game back for ankle.

Xavier McKelvy, Myers Park: game-high 18 points in a win over Northwest Cabarrus.

Jaylen Steele, Christ The King: 11 points, seven steals, six assists, five rebounds in a 65-62 win over Pine Lake Prep.

Mya Wise, Rock Hill girls: 13 points, 13 rebounds, two blocks in a 62-39 win over Lancaster.

Major Shakeup in Sweet 16 polls

Wednesday’s Boys Capsules

CHRIST THE KING 65, PINE LAKE PREP 62

Christ the King - 17 11 19 18 65

Pine Lake - 14 13 23 12 62

CTK - Andrew Hendershot 14 Andrew Stanley 13 Jaylen Steele 11 Jack Zuhosky 11 Schroeder 8 Lachey 3

PLP - Jacob Morgan 15 Meelad Doroodchi 15 Trace Forest 10 JT Harper 10 Phipps 6 Robinson 4 Bushrod 2

LINCOLN CHARTER 87, ELEVATION PREP 49

Lincoln Charter 32 29 20 6 87

Elevation Prep 17 10 10 11 49

Lincoln Charter: Troy Fulton 25, Sam Cogan 24, Axel Holm 14, Carter Seitz 10, Bush 7, Patel 6, Cooke 2, Kerr 2, Baich 2, Shelton, N. Al-Hussaini, D. Al-Hussaini,

Elevation Prep: Jone 21, Farrish 11, Quinn 7, Young 4, Carter, PResond 2

Notable: Lincoln Charter Troy Fulton 25 pts 7-12 3’s; Sam Cogan 24 pts. 7 rbs. 3 asst 3 steals; Axel Holm 14 pts. 5 rbs. 7 assist 2 steals

Records: Lincoln Charter 4-0

MARSHVILLE FOREST HILLS 76, CUTHBERTSON 44

Forest Hills 27 9 18 22 -- 76

Cuthbertson 17 9 13 5 -- 44

FOREST HILLS 76 – Mashad Hester 18, Brandon Barrier 16, Jalen Huntley 16, Alec Topper 14, Morris 6, Barbour 2, Pollock 2

CUTHBERTSON 44 – JP Haggarty 17, Tyrell Dawson 10, Alston 2, Heyward 5, Slay 8, Barnham 2

Records: Forest Hills 2-0, Cuthbertson 0-5

MYERS PARK 55, NORTHWEST CABARRUS 34

NW Cabarrus - 12 5 6 11 = 34

Myers Park - 12 11 12 20 = 55

NW Cabarrus - J. Raines 10, J. McKoy 8

Myers Park - Xavier McKelvy 18, Tyrese Gwinn 10, Kaden Elaasar 8, Elijah Strong 7

LATE TUESDAY

MYERS PARK 59 SOUTH MECKLENBURG 44

MPHS - 15 16 12 16 = 59

SMHS - 6 15 12 11 = 44

MPHS - Xavier McKelvy 17, Kameron Mack 13, Kaden Flaasar 9, Henry Ryan 8, Noah Hooper 4, Elijah Strong 4, Tyrese Gwinn 4

SMHS: Joseph Ferrante 20, Trent Lose 9, Matt Kupreanik 5, Bryson Nesbit 5, Barrett Funderburk 3, Cole Mallory 2

Notable: Joseph Ferrante had 12 rebounds and 4 blocks to go with 20 points

Records: SMHS Sabres: Overall 1 - 4 Conf. 0 - 1

Notes: SMHS Sabres next game is next Tuesday 12/10/19 at East Mecklenburg HS at 7:30 pm

NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN 70, HICKORY GROVE 49

NORTHSIDE 70 -- Junior, Glenn Hubbard III led the team with 19 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block; Senior, Solomon Tucker added 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks.; Freshman, Wesley Tubbs III had 9 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists; Freshman, Marcus Brown had 10 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block

Wednesday’s Girls Capsules

CHESNEE 41, LEWISVILLE 20

Chesnee 10, 4, 13, 14 -- 41

Lewisville 0, 5, 8, 7 -- 20

Chesnee: Abbey Ray 12 pts

Lewisville: Malaurie Martin 13 pts (Three 3s)

CHRIST THE KING 43, PINE LAKE PREP 34

CTK 7 12 10 14 -- 43

PLP 17 4 2 11 -- 34

CTK 43 -- Jada Steele 19, Hoagland 8, Evans 6, Panizza 5, Fishbaugh 2, O’Malley 2, Langbo 1

PLP 34 -- Johnson 7, M. Itireshue 7, Muckenthalen 6, Luby 4, A. Mullen 4, E. Itireshue 4, C. Mullen 2

DAVIDSON DAY 62, CORVIAN 11

Davidson 23 15 17 7 -- 62

Corvian 8 2 1 0 -- 11

DAVIDSON DAY 62 -- Mallorie Haines 41, Jessie Wiles 13, Jaden Graham 4, Schuyler Moore 4

CORVIAN -- 11 Belle Brenneman 8, Keller Price 2, Makayla Freeman 1

Notable: In Mallorie Haine’s first game back from an ankle injury she exploded for 41 pts (eight 3’s) 13 reb, 4 stl, 2 ast; Jessie Wiles added 13 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl; Jaden Graham contributed 4 pts and 4 ast; while Freshman Schyuler Moore chipped in with 4 pts and 4 stl.

Records: Davidson Day 3-5

GRAY STONE DAY 63, MOUNT PLEASANT 39

Mount Pleasant (1-2) 13 8 7 11- 39

Gray Stone Day (3-0) 15 16 20 12- 63

Mount Pleasant- Sabria West 10, Blake 4, Ballard 3, Prescott 4, Harwood 5, Fisher 2, Kluttz 4, Mitchell 2, Blackwell 5

Gray Stone- Werts 10, N.Medley 7, S,Medley 12, King 2 ,Payne 15, Robinson 4, Ray 13

HARRISBURG HICKORY RIDGE 60, INDIAN TRAIL SUN VALLEY 33

Hickory Ridge 22 12 9 17 60

Sun Valley 7 9 6 11 33

Hickory Ridge Kennedy Calhoun 19, Jasmine Fearne 13, Byrd 5, Burnett 4, Lampe 6, Ireland 2, Mia 2, Henry 6, Reinbeck 3,

Sun Valley Jaylnn Carter 19, Clowney 5, Kifer 2, McDonald 1, Peoples 6,

Notable: Hickory Ridge was lead by Kennedy Calhoun with 19 points 5 Assist and 6 steals, followed by Jasmine Fearne with 13 points 5 rebounds

Record: Hickory Ridge 2-2, 0-0; Sun Valley 0 – 7, 0-0

HICKORY ST. STEPHENS 51, CATAWBA BANDYS 41

BHS - 7 9 11 14 = 41

SSHS - 8 12 17 14 = 51

BHS: Logan Dutka 12, Toni Laney 9, Macy Rummage 8, Laci Paul 8, Olivia Little 4

SSHS: J. Turner 15, E. Sumpter 13, E. Pilkenton 9, R. Rhodes 8, K. Ramseyer 2, K. McGlamery 2, A. Tomlinson 2

Records: BHS Lady Trojans Overall 2-1, Conference 0-0

Notes: BHS Lady Trojans’ next game will be at home against Hibriten.

INDIAN TRAIL PORTER RIDGE 67, MONROE 41

Monroe 3 8 15 15 -- 41

Porter Ridge 23 12 21 11 -- 67

MONROE -- Zarriah White 19, Kaycee Shipman 11, Dynastee Parker 7, Adriana Melton 2, Maia Price 2

PORTER RIDGE -- Megan Biondon 16, Jayonna Salton 12, Jade Pickerinng 10, Payton Oliver 8, Breaisha Massey 7, Dasiy Hensor 5, Janella Olaleye 3, Madison Barnes 2, Laura Johanees 2, Makayla Wheelock 2

MCBEE 35, LEWISVILLE 20

20 Lewisville 3, 12, 1, 4

35 McBee 2, 8, 13, 12

Leading Scorers:

Lewisville: Allie Keels 9 pts, 15 rebounds (5offensive, 10 defensive), 1 steal, 1 block

Malaurie Martin 6 pts,

McBee: Bella Johnson 10 pts

Overall: 0-2

Region IV 2-A: 0-0

Lewisville will host York Prep Academy Friday 12/6 at 6pm.

MYERS PARK 56, NORTHWEST CABARRUS 48

NW Cabarrus - 06 18 10 14 48

Myers Park - 11 15 17 13 56

NW Cabarrus - Aliciah Fields 21, Barringer 7, Caldwell 2, Zamberly 2, Dunn 4, Green 3, Strickland 2, Jackson 2, T. Fields 2, Gordon 3

Myers Park - Taylor Henderson 22, Xerras 8, Stehmeier 7, Giannopolou 1, Sule 6, Clamp 3, Cory 1, Thompson 6, Nelson 2

Record: Myers Park 2-3

ROCK HILL 62, LANCASTER 39

Rock Hill 18; 17; 14; 12 = 62

Lancaster 02; 08; 12; 16 = 39

Rock Hill (62): Jada Jones 13, Mya Wise 13, Dynasty Pichardo 10, Gracie Wilson 9, Unique Burch 6, Makayla Street 5, Ashley Creque, Asia Peay 2, Shanyia Gray 2

Lancaster (39): N. Mingo 22, K. Roberts 10, A. Startford 2, N. Coleman 2, C. Lynn 2, A. Davis 1

Notable: Mya Wise: 13 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks; Dynasty Pichardo: 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks; Jada Jones: 13 points, 4 steals, 3 assist, 2 rebounds; Gracie Wilson: 9 points, 4 steals, 3 rebounds

WAXHAW CUTHBERTSON 50, MARSHVILLE FOREST HILLS 41

Cuthberston 12,16,13,9 - 50

Forest Hills 10,11,7,13 -- 41

Cuthberston 50 -- Maddie Dillinger 14, Reagan Iovino 11, Lillian Anderson 7, lauryn Harriman 7, Ruby Grace Williams 7, Trinity Cherry-Brown 2, Kamaria Sheriff 2

Forest Hills 41 -- Hope Benson 12, Jamyan Blakeney 10, Tiana Sloan 6, Kim Holmes 6, Tasha Brewer 3, Rosa Wentz 2, Aniyah Sullivan 2

Tuesday’s #BIG5 Top Performers

Josie Hester, United Faith girls: 38 points, nine rebounds, five assists in a 51-43 win over Rock Hill Westminster Catawba. She made 4-of-5 3-point attempts.

Austin Medlin, West Stanly: After going for 26 points in a win Monday, Medlin had 35 points in a 75-64 win over Wheatmore Tuesday.

Chase Montgomery, Charlotte Latin: 10 points, 10 assists in a win over Pine Lake Prep.

Jeremiah Murphy, Queens Grant: 27 points, 10 rebounds for 6-foot-5 senior in Tuesday’s 71-28 win over Monroe Central Academy.

Mya Wise, Rock Hill girls: 21 rebounds, three steals, two points in a 42-30 win over Gaffney.

8 new teams in this week’s Sweet 16 poll

Tuesday’s Boys Capsules

NO. 7 CARMEL CHRISTIAN 72, VICTORY CHRISTIAN 48

CCS: 19 15 20 18 72

VCC: 6 11 14 17 48

CCS: Bean 3, Hunter 8, Burnham 6, Gray 6, Kenny Gwynn 16, Bynum 8, Justin Taylor 19, Arias 2, Green 4

VCC: Zachary Stone 16, Akrebs 7, Smith 6, Coleman 8, Davenport 2, Thompson 2, McCullum 5, Anderson 2

NO. 11 MARSHVILLE FOREST HILLS 63, MONROE PARKWOOD 57

Forest Hills 13 9 15 26 -- 63

Parkwood 1 15 16 25 -- 57

FOREST HILLS 65 -- Alec Topper 16, Dillon Wright 12, Jalen Huntley 11, Brandon Barrier 10, Hester 7, Burch 3, Byrams 2

PARKWOOD -- Eric Jackson 18, Houston 9, Brown 7, Robinson 2, Tyson 4, Ivey 8, Harrill 6, Crocker 2Records: Forest Hills 1-0 Parkwood 0-3

NO. 12 CHARLOTTE LATIN 73, PINE LAKE PREP 45

PLP 10 8 14 13--45

CLS 22 15 22 14--73

Pine Lake--Jacob Morgan 20, Callaway 6, Forest 5, Foley 3, Robinson 3, Baldwin 3, Phipps 2, Bushrod 2, Doroodchi 1

Latin--Randy Johnson 16, Bennett Smith 12, Grayson Clements 11, Chase Montgomery 10, Felkner 9, Calton 7, Haughton 4, Grams 2, Hirsch 2

Records:Pine Lake Prep 0-2, Charlotte Latin 6-0

Game Notes: Randy Johnson paced the Hawks in the home victory against Pine Lake Prep. Johnson scored 16 points and had 6 assists while Bennett Smith scored 12 points and grabbed 8 boards. Grayson Clements scored 11 points and Chase Montgomery added 10 points for the Hawks.

NO. 13 CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 53, COVENANT DAY 43

CCHS 6 15 13 19-- 53

CDS 10 8 15 10-- 43

CCHS- Kevin Dumser 14, Kevin Kullick 12, Thomas 8, Pino 8, Dortch 5, Teal 2

CDS- Aden Holloway 12, Dahlberg 7, Hailey 5, Serra 3, Sidibie 4, Nelson 2, Anderson 5, Ufochuwa 3

NO. 14 MORGANTON FREEDOM 79, MORGANTON PATTON 61

Freedom: 19 21 19 20 = 79

Patton: 21 07 14 19 = 61

Freedom: Bradley Davis 18, James Freeman 14, Que Garner 17, Que Rice 11, Ledford 5, Birchfield 5, Hemphill 2, Johnson 4, Tolbert 3

Patton: Finn Rigsbee 17, Bryson Holsclaw 10, Chris Lytle 10, Vance 7, Castle 5, Rudisill 2, Powell 2, Hicks 6, Lail 2.

Notable: Freedom 2-0 (25-0 all-time versus Patton) play next at Draughn on Thursday, December 5

NO. 15 HARDING 66, ROCKY RIVER 42

HARDING – 15 12 14 25 = 66

ROCKY RIVER – 10 12 9 11 = 42

HU: Jaleb Grant 14, Bralen Hamrick 13, Logan Blair 11, Kobe Funderburk 9, Tyson Bowman 7

RR: Calik “Duke” Thomas 10, Tobias Forte 5, Nas Barnes 6, Christian Rudisell 3, Stephon Richardson 8, Nicholas Burns 3, Aaron Hall 4, TJ McNeil 3

RECORDS: Rocky River 2-2, Harding 4-0

Notes: Rocky River’s next game will be on the road at Butler at 7:30 on next Friday, December 13th . Harding’s next game will be on the road at Parkwood(Monroe,NC) at 7:30 on Wednesday, December 4th

ARDEN CHRIST SCHOOL 67, NO. 16 CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 66

Charlotte Christian 17 16 15 18-- 66

Christ School 9 21 21 15 -- 67

CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 66 -- Peter Lash 18, Cash 5, TJ Hardy 9, Drees 13, Nicholson 3, Jones 18,

CHRIST SCHOOL 67 -- Redmond 10, Myers 3, Keever 9, Faison 14, Green 13, Ajogbor 12, Bowder 4

Notable: Seniors Peter Lash and Logan Jones both had 18 points respectively in a one-point loss vs. Christ School. Senior Luke Drees chipped in with 13 points. Senior Justice Ajogbor had 12 points and Sophmore Deante Green had 13 points to lead the Greenies.

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 66, METROLINA CHRISTIAN 63

Country Day 19 19 19 9 – 66

Metrolina Christian 18 14 21 10 – 63

Country Day (66) Knoah Carver 12, Luke Gardner 12, Jackson Krisko 10, Ray 9, Mitchell 7, Cherry 6, Mermans 4, Hicks 3

Metrolina Christian (63) Camden Johnson 22, Jake Brockmann 19, Blake Harold 11, Owens 7, Patterson 2, Crumbie 2

CCDS notable: Knoah Carver 12pts., 6rebs.; Luke Gardner 12pts.; Jackson Krisko 10pts., 13rebs., 2blks.

MC Notable: Camden Johnson 22pts, 4rbs, 3asts; Sr. Jake Brockmann 19pts, 6rbs, 1stl; Sr. Nate Bellew 7asts, 7rbs (5 offensive), 2stls...Metrolina Christian 2-7 (0-2) plays against Cary Christian at Wake Christian on Friday, December 5th at 5pm.

Records: Charlotte Country Day 4-3; Metrolina Christian 2-8

EAST BURKE 65, WEST LINCOLN 27

East Burke . 13 . 19 . 14 . 19 -- 65

West Lincoln . 0 . 6 . 15 . 6 -- 27

East Burke 65 -- Christian Smith 14, Aasin Lor 13, Micah Chrisco 13, Luke Coble 11, Propst 8, Kiser 2, Kanzleiter 2, Ward 2

West Lincoln 27 -- Holliday Hopper 10, Flowers 6, Harrelson 5, Short 4, Wesson 2

Records: East Burke 2-2, West Lincoln 0-4

FORT MILL 55, WHITE KNOLL 46

Fort Mill 21 10 14 10 55

White Knoll 16 12 10 8 46

Fort Mill- Keyan Mims 18, Xavier Easterlin 9, CJ McNeil 6, Cabe Christopher 5, Jordan Herman 5, Reed Fanta 3, Brandon Wingo 3, Conlan Costanzo 3, Jackson Fewster 3

White Knoll- Jalen Jennings 19, Eric Williams 6, Jaylen ray 4, LJ Curry 4, Jeremiah Brown 4, Jajuan Johnson 4, Devin Stone 3, Mason Rumph 2

Notes- Fort Mill improves to 3-1 on the season with a home win. Fort Mill will play home on Friday 12/6 vs Catawba Ridge.

FORT MILL NATION FORD 46, FORT MILL CATAWBA RIDGE 35

Nation Ford 10 15 10 11 -- 46

Catawba Ridge 12 8 8 7 -- 35

NATION FORD 46 -- Tyler Thaxton 13, Strawhorn 8, Washington 2, Pete Tuipulotu 10, Meacham 8, Arbon 5

CATAWBA RIDGE 35 -- Davante Gonzalez 13, Edley 5, Carter Hendrick 10, Bombick 6, Krawcyzk 1

GASTON DAY 65, STATESVILLE CHRISTIAN 28

Gaston Day 21 19 12 13 65

Statesville Christian 7 11 8 2 28

Gaston Day Scoring: Chris Britt 20, Callum Richard 17, Colin Fayed 6, Dean Hunter 5, Zach Clark 4, William D’Amore 4, Max Ginther 4, Jack Crump 4, Four Heilig 1

Statesville Christian: Cronce 13, Mason 6, Smith 4, Jones 3, Godwin 2

Gaston Day Record: 4-3

Next Game: 12/6 v Concord First Assembly 7pm

HOUGH 52, LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 49

LNC- 5 15 16 13 -- 49

Hough 5 10 17 20 -- 54

LNC- Bobby Selden 13, Jackson Porter 11, Donovan Atwell 8, Oliver O’Brien 7, Avery Scott 5, Miles Bell 3, Alec Edens 2

Hough- Worland 17, Maye 11, Chambers 7, Shyrock 6, Riehl 5, Bissette 4, Crawford 2

LINCOLN CHARTER 74, SUGAR CREEK 35

Lincoln Charter 27 18 20 10 74

Sugar Creek 12 6 2 15 35

Lincoln Charter: Troy Fulton 21, Sam Cogan 15, Axel Holm 14, Elijah Burnett 11, Seitz 6, Kerr 4, Bush 3, Shelton, N. Al-Hussaini, D. Al-Hussaini,

LIncoln Charter Notable: Troy Fulton 7-11 3’s ; Axel Holm 14 pts. 5 assist 5 rbs; Sam Cogan 15 pts. 7 rbs 5 assist 3 steals; Carter Seitz 6 pts 11 rbs.

Records: Lincoln Charter 3-0

QUEENS GRANT 71, MONROE CENTRAL ACADEMY 28

Queens Grant 14 14 28 15 - 71

CATA 6 7 7 8 - 28

Queens Grant - Murphy 27, Boyette 18

CATA - Drew 11

Notable - Murphy added 10 rebounds , while Boyette had 6 assists and 4 steals in the win.

PROVIDENCE DAY 57, HIGH POINT WESLEYAN 53

Wesleyan Christian 12 14 7 20 53

Providence Day 13 11 16 17 57

WCA: Dorr 17, Wiggins 7, Brooks 22, Royster 3, McLamb 4

PDS: JoMo Byrne 11, Ratchford 4, Brighton 2, Michael Zanoni 19, McDonough 2, Gedeon 4, Villegas 3, Bryce Scott 10, Olin 2

Records/Notable: WCA (5-3) PDS (3-3)Zanoni- 4/9 from 3 and 7/7 from the line; Bryce Scott- 7 rebounds

ROCK HILL WESTMINSTER CATAWBA 92, UNITED FAITH 70

WCCS -15-21-16-17-71

UFCA -16-13-22-8-61

WCCS : AJ Hamrick 20, Landon Johnson 13, Jahseem Felton 11, Asil Hoyle 8, Dariahn Hammonds 6, Richard Black 4, Lucas Heckaman 2, Will Jenkins 2, A Loganadan 2, Tripple Rogers 2, Rohan Petiote 2

UFCA : Massey 14,Cortez 13, Patterson 12, Dudley 5, Quick 5, Johnson 5, Scheverman 3, DeLaRosa 2

Records: Westminster Catwaba Christian : Overall 8-1, Conf. 0-0

Notes: WCCS next game will be Tuesday 12/6 vs University Christian

STATESVILLE 62, LAKE NORMAN 58

Statesville 10 16 19 17 62

Lake Norman 16 12 13 17 58

STATESVILLE Robinson 9, Miller 5, Gathings 8, Fields 15, Brown 22, Hamilton 3

LAKE NORMAN Hodges 7, Edmonson 12, Taylor 7, Kepley 9, Wagner 3, Seth Aeschliman 16, Adams 4

NO. 9 ARDREY KELL 64, INDEPENDENCE 59

Ardrey Kell 18 22 13 11 - 64

Independence 17 22 6 14- 59

Ardrey Kell -- Luke Stankavage 25, Davidson Hubbard 16, Smith 8, Speight 6, Gerald 5, Testa 4, Snyder 2

Independence-- Verdier 18, Allen 13

NOTES: Ardrey Kell moves to 4-1. Ardrey Kell plays at Marvin Ridge on Friday night.

Tuesday’s Girls Capsules

NO. 2 MALLARD CREEK 83, CONCORD COX MILL 53

MC - 26 25 16 14 -- 83

CM - 14 8 19 12 -- 53

MALLARD CREEK 83 -- S.SUFFERN - 25 N.BROWN - 18 K.SIMPSON - 14 S.LUTZ - 7, H. DOCTOR - 6 L.WALKER - 5 A.FOWLER - 5 A.BYNUM - 3 K.HOLMES - 16 N.TILLERY - 14 A.SEDERGREN - 8 L.HINES - 8

K.LEWIS - 5 M.GALLEGOS - 2

Notable: Freshman guard Samyha Suffern scores 25..Senior guard Nevaeh Brown scores her 1,000 career points finishing the game with 18 points. Junior, Kennedy Simpson finishes with 14 points.

NO. 5 CHINA GROVE CARSON 53, CENTRAL CABARRUS 46

CCHS: 10, 15, 8, 13 (46)

JCHS: 15, 13, 14, 11 (53)

Central: Aniyah Tate 16, Demi Case 11, Ja’el Miller 10, Barrie 4, Knight 5

Carson: Ca Perry 17, Ellie Wilheim 10, Marci Grooper 17 Perry 2 Isley 5

NO. 6 HOPEWELL 77, GARINGER 5

Garinger - 0 0 5 0 - 5

Hopewell - 34 22 14 7 - 77

Garinger - Frady 1, Carelock 2, Baker 2

Hopewell - Wall 8, A. McManus 2, L. McManus 3, Lawson 9, Caldwell 4, Ballo 4, Gibson-Blackwell 8, Craig 2, Finger 23, Cunningham 14

NO. 7 PROVIDENCE DAY 64, HIGH POINT WESLEYAN 18

PDS 19-28-13-4—64

Wesleyan 4-3-6-5—-18

PDS- Andi Levitz 12 El Ferguson 12 Morgan Kelson 11 Jensen 3 Clark 4 Smith 2 Latter 8 Godwin 2 Sanchez 4 Roper 4 Brooks 2

Wesleyan- McRae 3 Deese 1 Chrapliwy 4 Howell 4 Marsh 2 Tat 4

PDS Record 5-1

Highlight: Season High 20 Asst. for the Chargers

NO. 8 EAST BURKE 65, WEST LINCOLN 15

East Burke. 17 20 13 15 65

W. Lincoln. 6. 4. 0. 5. 15

East Burke Ashlyn Stilwell 20, Sarah Grace Lockee 13, Aubrie Snyder 11, Graleigh Hildebran 7, Riley Haas 6, Maya Chrisco 4, Aubree Griggs 4

West Lincoln Katie Willis 5, Anna Bieberich 3, Farrah Ricardson 3, Brooke Beddingfield 2, Chloe Norman 1, Rae Watson 1

Records: East Burke 3-1

INDEPENDENCE 44, NO. 14 ARDREY KELL 43

Independence 16 3 16 9 44

Ardrey Kell 13 12 7 10 43

Independence: Trinity Thompson 21, Ayanna Anderson 12, Milton 8, Az Barrino 3

AK: Evan Miller 10, Rogers 9, Palmer 9, Harding 5, Vanderbeck 4, Belcher 4, Evans 2

Independence 3-1

NO. 16 CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 61, COVENANT DAY 15

Catholic 12 20 17 12 -- 59

Covenant Day 0 4 6 5 -- 15

Catholic 59 -- Dane Bertolina 29, Epperson 6, Darling 7, McMenamin 5, Green 4, Brown 4, Schroeder 2, Schachte 2, Petras 2

Covenant Day 15 -- Ashley 5, Rogers 3, Cady 3, Keefe 2

Records Catholic 3-1, CD 4-3

Notable: Dane Bertolina had 29 points in 3 quarters for Catholic.

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 57, METROLINA CHRISTIAN 26

Metrolina 1 10 9 6 -- 26

Country Day 21 12 17 7 – 5

Metrolina (26) Anna Phibbs 13, E. Phibbs 5, Neyens 4, Huneycutt 3

Country Day (57) Laila Hankerson 16, Hudson Rixham 16, Kennedy Grier 12, Rucker 6, Ingram 5, Sasz 2

Records: Metrolina 1-5 Country Day 5-1

CHARLOTTE LATIN 57, PINE LAKE PREP 33

CLS - 17 9 21 10 = 57

PLP - 10 8 3 12 = 33

CLS: Neely Grace Tye 14, Elizabeth Rose 7, Mary Schleuner 6, Mayes Fisher 6, Jacqueline Giftos 7, Sidney Paraison 17

PLP: Carly Scholl 9, Halle Therault 2, Emma Hiteshue 2, Reagan Luby 6, Amelia Muckenthaler 3, Alli Mullen 8, Avery Lentz 1, Kate Bagozzi 2

Records: CLS 2 – 2 0 – 0; PLP 0 – 2; 0 – 0

CONCORD FIRST ASSEMBLY 66, GASTON CHRISTIAN 10

CFA 12, 14, 21, 19 -- 66

Gaston Christian 7, 1, 0, 3 -- 10

CFA - - 66 Bailey Stinson 4, Kaylan Daniels 8, Zykiah Benjamin 16, Rae Ann Lohse 12, Reagan Dickens 10, Triniti Lockhart 8, Jael Hall 5, Kylie Stinson 3

Gaston Christian - 10, Lauren Fisher 3, Lauren Franklin 5, Trinity Hall 2Total team effort CFA moves to 5-1

FORT MILL COMENIUS 54, YORK PREP 31

Comenius 11, 9, 18, 16 --54

York Prep 5, 11, 4, 11, -- 31

Comenius 54 Jordan Durant 20, Pasiko Hvichiani 17, Rachel Lauka 8, Monique Cepeda 7, Mikayla Hawley 2

York Prep 31 Taylor Southall 10, Tiara Johnson 9, Ashley Robinson 4, Paris Gallman 3, Kat Williams 3, Gracie Guinn 2

GASTON DAY 40, STATESVILLE CHRISTIAN 27

Gaston Day 7 9 9 15-- 40

Statesville Christian27

Gaston Day- Zaria Clark 22, Portia Shouse 12, Janiah Shular 6

Gaston Day Record: 6-1Next Game : 12/6 @5:30 home against Concord First Assembly

LAKE NORMAN 68, STATESVILLE 46

Lake Norman 21, 20, 16, 11 -- 68

Statesville 13, 20, 9, 4 -- 46

Lake Norman Lauren Sullivan 24, Madison Saunders 18, Leigh Marks 10, Blair Buchanan 5, Ashley Kennedy 4, Ellie Erwin 3, Jazmine Lowe 2, Jade Lowe 2

Statesville Summers 15, Hoffman 11, Swift 8, Keaton 7, Bowman 4, Wilson 3

LINCOLN CHARTER 56, SUGAR CREEK CHARTER 26

Lincoln Charter 27 9 12 8 F 56

Sugar Creek Charter 6 13 6 1 F 26

LC : Wright 6, N, Hamlen 16, Felicity Fields 12, Price 2, Lauren Horton 14, Wotton 2, M. Wotton 2

SCCS : Jada Cruz 12, Redfern 4, Gardner 4, Williams 2, Jackson 4

Lincoln Charter (3-1)

SCCS (3-5)

MONROE CENTRAL ACADEMY 44, QUEENS GRANT 37

QG 5 3 12 16 -- 37

CATA 11 12 5 15 -- 44

CATA Zoie Jordan 12, Sarah Gamble 12, McBride 9 Lowry 8, Kempf 3

QG Goodfellow 17, Todd 9, Gorum 5 Allen 2 Pratt

CATA 3-1 QG 0-6

MORGANTON FREEDOM 54, MORGANTON PATTON 37

Patton 0 8 9 20 - 37

Freedom 22 11 10 11 - 54

Patton 37 - Reece Fisher 16, Teeters 8, Hawkins 7, Nelson 2, King 4, Brown, Duckworth, Caraway, Lail.

Freedom 54 - Josie Hise 14, Christena Rhone 12, Blaikley Crooks 10, Glass 8, Hemphill 6, Garrison 3, McGee 1, Tate, Kania, O’Neil.

Freedom 2-0, Patton 0-2

ROCK HILL 42, GAFFNEY 30

Rock Hill 19; 05; 07; 11 = 42

Gaffney 02; 06; 08; 14 = 30

Rock Hill (42): Gracie Wilson 11, Unique Burch 11, Dynasty Pichardo 8, Jada Jones 8, Joy Stringfellow 2, Mya Wise 2

Gaffney (30): L. Shippy 9, K. Sims 6, C. Poole 6, Y. Jamison 3, X. Simms 2, A. Smith 2, A. Little 2

Notable: Mya Wise: 2 points, 21 rebounds, 3 steals; Gracie Wilson: 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 made threes; Dynasty Pichardo: 8 points 4 rebounds, 4 assist, 2 made threes

Records: Rock Hill 3-0

Next game: Wednesday December 4, 2019 at Rock Hill High School versus Lancaster High School game time is 6:00pm

R-S CENTRAL 81, KINGS MOUNTAIN 37

Records: KM falls to 0-2, RS improves to 4-0.

Notable: KM was led by freshman Khalia King’s 15 points, sophomore Brooke Ferree’s 10 points 6 rebounds, freshman Tyasia Bell’s 7 points 5 rebounds, and junior Kennedy Barnes’ 5 points 4 rebounds.

KM will play next at Hickory on Tuesday (12/10). JV girls will begin at 4 pm. The Burns game scheduled for Friday 12/6 has been rescheduled to Monday January 6th due to both KM and Burns playing in the Football State Playoffs Western Finals.

RS was paced by Maddie Gillie’s 33 pts, Jada Wilkins’ 24 pts, and Joyasis Smith’s 13 pts.

SOUTH MECKLENBURG 56, MYERS PARK 43

South Meck 22 10 20 4 56

Myers Park 9 17 9 8 43

South Meck Senali Moss 18, Shakyra Harley 13, Feit 8, Alexander 8, Houpt 6, Lowe 2, Ndango 1

Myers Park Taylor Henderson 15, Clamp 8, Giamopolon 5, Xerras 5, Meisa 2, Suie 2, Cory 2, Thompson 2

UNITED FAITH 51, WESTMINSTER CATAWBA 43

United Faith 19 8 7 17 - 53

Westminster 4 14 5 21 - 44

UNITED FAITH 53 -- Josie Hester 38, Sarah Gilbert 5, Paris Gharibi 4, Madelyn Bronson 4, Madeline Zimmer 2

WESTMINSTER 44 -- M. Harding 13, D. Grant 9, N. YOung 9, L. Fox 9, J Smith 4

Notable: Josie Hester scores 38 of her teams 51. She had 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 out of 5 from 3 point shooting.

VICTORY CHRISTIAN 93, CARMEL CHRISTIAN 45

Victory 16 17 24 25 -- 93

Carmel 9 14 3 19 -- 45

VICTORY 93 -- Assiyah Mitchell 13, Evelina Davalakou 11, Lydia Babirye 11





Monday’s #BIG5 Top Performers

Jamia Blake, Rock Hill South Pointe girls: 17 points, five steals, four assists in a 78-25 season-opening win over Rock Hill Northwestern.

Kennedy Calhoun, Weddington girls: 22 points in a 64-54 upset of Sweet 16 No. 10 Harrisburg Hickory Ridge. Weddington is 4-0.

Raheem Howard, Indian Trail Sun Valley: team-high 24 points in a 65-63 win over Indian Trail Porter Ridge.

Chase Lowe, Weddington: sophomore guard had 25 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in a 76-63 win over Harrisburg Hickory Ridge.

Austin Medlin, West Stanly: team-high 26 points in a 68-46 win over North Stanly. Teammate Trevor Kelly had 24.

Butler to retire Burdick’s jersey

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Butler’s Cierra Burdick, 11, fouls Myrtle Beach sophomore Khadijah Sessions, 14, during first-half action Dec. 18, 2009, during the opening day of the 11th annual Crescent Bank Holiday Invitational at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach. Butler defeated the Seahawks 54-45 during first-round action. By Randall Hill / rhill@thesunnews.com

Butler HIgh School will retire the jersey of former Observer player of the year Cierra Burdick in a special ceremony Feb. 4.

Burdick, the best girls player in school history, led the Bulldogs to a state championship in 2010. She was a two-time Parade All-American and a McDonald’s All-American.

Before playing collegiately at Tennnessee and professionally in the WNBA and overseas, Burdick was named the Charlotte Observer high school player of the year, the N.C. Gatorade player of the year, the Associated Press player of the year and Ms. Basketball in North Carolina.

Hoodies House Tournament Schedule Released

The annual Hoodies House national Christmas tournament schedule is out. The event runs Dec. 27-30 at Rocky River High School.

The tournament will have an eight-team national tournament field along with a four-team local/regional tournament. The Hoodies House, formerly the Dell Curry Shootout, has previously been called the nation’s No. 1 post Christmas holiday tournament nationally.

There will be a dunk contest following the final game on Saturday, Dec. 28.

Tickets are $10 (student) and $12 for one-day passes for $25 (student) and $30 for a three-day tournament pass. Information: hoodiesclassic.org

Friday, Dec. 27: 11:00am Rocky River (NC) HS vs. Core 4 (GA) School; 12:45pm Milton (GA) HS vs. Henry Clay (KY) HS; Orlando Christian (FL) Prep vs. United Faith Christian (NC) Academy; 4:15pm Myers Park (NC) HS vs. Lancaster (SC) HS; 6:00pm Carmel Christian (NC) School vs. Abraham Lincoln (NY) HS; 7:45pm St. Benedict’s (NJ) Academy vs. Northside Christian (NC) Academy

Saturday, Dec. 28: 10:30am Orlando Christian/United Faith Loser vs. Carmel/Abraham Lincoln Loser; 12:15pm St. Benedict’s/Northside Christian Loser vs. Milton/Henry Clay Loser; 2:00pm Myers Park HS vs. Core 4 School; 3:45pm Rocky River HS vs. Lancaster HS; 5:30pm Milton/Henry Clay Winner vs. St. Benedict’s/Northside Christian Winner; 7:15pm Carmel/Abraham Lincoln Winner vs. Orlando Prep/United Faith Winner

Monday, Dec. 30: 11:00am National Boys Tournament 7th & 8th Place Game; 12:45pm National Boys Tournament 5th & 6th Place Game; 2:30pm Myers Park HS vs. Rocky River HS; 4:15pm National Boys Tournament 3rd & 4th Place Game; 6:00pm Core 4 School vs. Lancaster HS; 7:45pm National Boys Tournament Championship Game

Monday’s Girls Boxscores

ALEXANDER CENTRAL 49, LINCOLNTON 13

Lincolnton 0 0 8 5 -- 13

Alexander 18 20 4 7 -- 49

LINCONTON 13 -- Tweed 5, Ross 2, Morris 6

ALEXANDER CENTRAL 49 -- Harrington 7, Jenkins 2, Hagy 4, Hammer 4, Fairchild 2, Reid Pennell 11, Fortner 2, Stikeleather 4, Teagan Pennell 11, Glenn 2

WEDDINGTON 64, HARRISBURG HICKORY RIDGE 55

Hickory Ridge 16 8 10 21 55

Weddington 20 15 9 20 64

Weddington Karrah Katzbach 16, Miranda Barron 14, Tatum Bowen 14, Emily Cunningham 6, Audrey Strange 4, Brooke Strong 7, Ali Call 2, Hannah Tse 1

Hickory Ridge Kennedy Calhoun 23, Jasmine Fearne 17, Byrd 2, Barnett 2, Lampe 4, Walters 6, Henry 1

Notable: Hickory Ridge was lead by Kennedy Calhoun with 23 points, 6 steals, 3 assist. Jasmine Fearne added 17 points knocking down 4 3pointers.

Records: Hickory Ridge 1 -2, 0-0; Weddington 4-0, 0-0

Monday’s Boys Boxscores

ALEXANDER CENTRAL 47, LINCOLNTON 37

Lincolnton 9 10 6 12 -- 37

Alexander 12 3 13 19 -- 47

LINCOLNTON 37 -- Williams 7, Motz 2, Gash 1, Grooms 1, McLain 1, Finger 4, Queen 6, Horton 1

ALEXANDER 47 -- Lowrance 5, Maddox Kerley 10, Benfield 7, Presnell 2, Wooten 3, Herman 6, Jem Lowrane 11, Cook 3

INDIAN LAND 77, FORT MILL NATION FORD 67

Nation Ford 15 13 29 10 -- 67

Indian Land 16 19 17 25 -- 77

NATION FORD 67 -- Tyler Thaxton 23, Ty Strawhorn 17, Orlandi 3, Petey Tuipulotu 10, Meacham 7, Dozier 3, Penny 4

INDIAN LAND 77 -- J Fosu 14, D Quick 12, D Clark 22, M Cauthen 11, D Hardin 7, S Jackson 7, O Foster 4

INDIAN TRAIL SUN VALLEY 65, INDIAN TRAIL PORTER RIDGE 63

Porter Ridge 22 12 14 15—63

Sun Valley 11 20 19 15—65

PORTER RIDGE--Dilen Miller 12, Marcus Willis 24, Trajan Hamilton 4, Isaiah Williams 12, Aaron Hough 6, Dorien Johnson 3, Cris Capers 2

SUN VALLEY—Justion Morton 17, Michael Grovanz 8, Unknown 4, Raheem Howard 24, Joe Flucus 4, Treshawn Walker 8

WEDDINGTON 76, HARRISBURG HICKORY RIDGE 63

WEDDINGTON 76 -- Chase Lowe - 25, Owen Van Gundy - 20, Kyle Frazier - 14, Bowen - 8, Carl Lowe - 4, Cook - 3, Juhl - 2

HICKORY RIDGE 63 -- Foster - 20, Mush - 10, Lumbamba - 7, Johnson - 6, Clifton - 5, Woods - 4, Fernald - 4, Tulley - 2, Hicks - 2, Merriman - 2

Notable: Sophomore PG Chase Lowe led Weddington in its win over Hickory Ridge with 25 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks. Senior Guard Owen van Gundy added 20 points while Sophomore Forward Kyle Frazier finished with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks.



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