Greater Cabarrus Stallions 44 NLC Storm 35
(Storm Blog thanks Laura for this game report)
The top seed in the eastern half of the NCHEAC conference, the New Life Storm battled the second seeded Greater Cabarrus Stallions of the west in their first game of the NCHEAC State Tournament. The Stallions pulled out with a 6-0 lead to start the game as the Storm struggled to find their defensive intensity. As the Storm settled in and found some speed to their offensive plays, they played most of the first half neck and neck with the Stallions. Hannah Grace had some nice back door drives, and the Storm maintained their ever-present sportsmanship and composure as they were held and pushed from all sides. Unfortunately, with less than 2 minutes in the half, Cabarrus went on a huge run to bring the half time score to 24-17. The Storm started the second half with a hunger to win the game, but it seemed that everything was against them. Hannah Grace, the Storm’s leading scorer of the night, sprained her ankle just at the start of the half and saw no more court time for the remainder of the game. The Storm fought and fought, refusing to go down without giving their all. Rebecca lured Cabarrus ball-handlers into great half-court traps. Hannah produced quality minutes off the bench to keep the Storm’s score close. Even in the final minutes of the game, the Storm did not give up. With both Rebecca and Anna fouled out of the game and Hannah Grace unable to play, the Storm’s remaining five players played out of their primary positions and battled the Stallions, grabbing pivotal steals to hold the game within reach. A few Cabarrus free throws in the last minute clinched the game for the Stallions.
Playing a great mental game, Courtney snatched 7 steals from Cabarrus. Anna pulled down 9 rebounds, and Hannah Grace led in scoring with 9 points.
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