We continue to watch teams around the state of North Carolina, checking in on the talent around. Thursday, we headed towards Raleigh as we were on deck for Cardinal Gibbons showdown with Leesville Road. It was a great atmosphere and fans were out and about, as they got a great game.
Early on, it was the road team that found success early as Leesville Road found their rhythm offensively behind freshman Hayes Oxendine, who really shot the ball well early. It helped Leesville earn a 20-13 first-quarter lead but from then on, Cardinal Gibbons started to chip away and eventually secured the lead for good in the second quarter. It was due to the play of 2022 Matthew Field, who was tremendous in the first half, scoring 17 points and really changing the game around. Behind his play, Cardinal Gibbons led 32-27 at halftime.
Second half, Gibbons continued to extend their lead, as they got everyone involved. It helped extend their lead to double-digits in the third quarter and ultimately secure the victory. The guard play was strong for Cardinal Gibbons and shots fell from the perimeter, while Leesville Road used a balanced offensive attack. It just wasn
