Rural Retreat – Zari Cushman led a second half offensive explosion for Carroll County Middle School 🏫 as the Lady 👩 Cavaliers netted 23 points after the break in their 31-17 victory at Rural Retreat.
The victory ended a four week stretch that included playing 16 games in 28 days and allows the team to catch their breath before sitting around the Thanksgiving diner table with their families.
After taking an 8-6 lead into the second quarter, Richardson watched as his team went scoreless in the second six minutes, falling behind 10-8 at the break.
” Started off slow tonight. Down 10-8 at the half and all the things that we’ve done wrong all season show like a sore thumb,” said Richardson. ” After a passionate, heartfelt halftime speech, we decided to play. We outscored them 23-7 in the 2nd half. We only allowed 1 basket and the rest were FT’s. Much better intensity and aggressiveness in the 2nd half. Thanks for posting all that you do. I hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving and the same for all of your loyal readers. Go Cavaliers!!”
One of the most important things about the 23 second half points is that Carroll County received production from eight different players. Cushman led the way with 13 points and Natalie Dalton added six more ➕ another half dozen players added points before the final horn 🎷sounded.
Raegan Combs (4 points ), Briley McGhee (2), Kadence Eades (2), Macy Lineberry (2), Jenna Bowman (1) and Maggie Branch (1) rounded out the scoring for Carroll County.
Carroll County 8 0 13 10 – 31
Rural Retreat 6 4 6 1 – 17
Enjoy your Thanksgiving break, you have earned it !
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