CONCORD – In the season finale for both teams, the Concord boys basketball team built a double-digit halftime advantage and went on to take an 80-67 victory over West Cabarrus Friday night at Rimer Gym.
The Spiders wrap up their campaign at 6-7 overall and 5-7 in the South Piedmont 3A Conference. The Wolverines also end up 6-7, 6-7.
Franklin
The game was close after the first quarter, when the Spiders led by just two points, but they began to take control in the next period, when junior Johnakin Franklin scored nine of his team-best 21 points to put the Spiders out in front, 39-25, at halftime.
Brayden Blue had 13 points for Concord, and Carson Cooke added 10.
Sierra
West Cabarrus had a balanced offensive attack that was led by Joseph Sierra (22 points), Jaylen Jackson (16), Sebastian Akins (12) and Ricky Minard III (12).
SCORING SUMMARY
West Cabarrus                 15    10    24    18 – 67
Concord                              17    22    21    20 – 80
WEST CABARRUS – Harris 2, Munson 3, Joseph Sierra 22, Jaylen Jackson 16, Sebastian Akins 12, Ricky Minard III 12
