Kernersville, NC
Final Score:Bishop McGuinness 67, Uwharrie Charter 40
Bishop 19 12 21 15 - 67 Uwharrie 8 9 7 16 - 40
The Bishop McGuinness Villains hosted Uwharrie Charter in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA playoffs and played through a tough defensive game-plan to take a victory. Bishop jumped out to an early lead thanks to hot shooting, hitting 5 3-pointers in the first frame.
The Villains were led by Nicholas Graves who had 30 points (6 3-pointers), 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Junior Thomas Thompson finished with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Forward Arop Chom had 8 points and 6 rebounds.
Bishop will host North Rowan on Tuesday night in the 3rd round of the tournament.
Bishop – Nicholas Graves 30, Thomas Thompson 9, Arop Chom 8, Aiden Martin 7, Jack Ritzel 6, Alex Waterfield 5, Bryce Chapman 2
Uwharrie – Jaxon Mabe 10, Aaron Smith 10, Braeden Lamb 8, Jaydon Denamin 5, Kevin Bryant 4, Jaylan Brown 3
Bishop: 26-2
Uwharrie: 17-10
Courtesy of Michael Herschel IV, with Bishop Boys Basketball