Central Cabarrus defeats Smith in NCHSAA 3A quarterfinal; Kendric Johnson scores 14 points
Smith's playoff run comes to an end as they fall 84-58 to Central Cabarrus, halting their bid for a regional final. Despite a valiant effort, the Golden Eagles couldn't overcome the No. 2 seed. Central Cabarrus' impressive record of 31-0 and a 63-game winning streak posed a formidable challenge for Smith.
By the Numbers- Smith Golden Eagles' final score: 58
- Central Cabarrus' final score: 84
- Smith finishes the season with a 25-6 record.
- The Vikings of Central Cabarrus have won 93 out of their last 94 games.
- Central Cabarrus extended their winning streak to 63 games.
Smith is focused on regrouping for next season after their playoff journey comes to an end, looking to build on their impressive performance and make a stronger comeback.
Bottom LineSmith's valiant effort ends as Central Cabarrus proves too strong, highlighting the challenges of playoff basketball. The Golden Eagles look ahead to regroup and aim for an even stronger showing in the future.
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