Nation Ford posted their closest win since December 27, 2024 on Saturday. They skirted past the Sugar Creek Charter Wildcats 46-43. Given the Falcons 's advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 66th in South Carolina, while the Wildcats are ranked 315th in North Carolina), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Nation Ford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ben Chuttey led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Garrin Brookover, who went 6 for 8 en route to 15 points.
Nation Ford was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sugar Creek Charter only racked up six assists.
When it comes to explaining why Sugar Creek Charter lost, don't look at Aidan Gatewood. Despite the final result, he posted 12 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Corde Harrison, who put up six points.
The victory got Nation Ford back to even at 9-9. As for Sugar Creek Charter, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Nation Ford will be playing at home against Fort Mill at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Mill will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Nation Ford surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sugar Creek Charter, they will take on Westminster Catawba Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sugar Creek Charter is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 68.4 points per game this season.
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