Tuesday’s girls’ rewind: Hickory Ridge dominates Harding in road conference game
Ma-Kaela Gidney scored 21 points to lead Hickory Ridge to a 61-22 win over Harding in Charlotte Tuesday night.
Hickory Ridge (18-4, 12-0 Greater Metro 6A/7A) won its 12th straight game and clinched at least a share of the league championship. Aubrey Cranford (13 points) and Miranda Duley (10) also hit double figures for Hickory Ridge.
Leading by 22 points at halftime, the Ragin’ Bulls outscored Harding 27-2 in the third quarter.
Harding, which had a two-game win streak snapped, fell to 2-16 overall and 2-10 in league play.
Tuesday’s girls’ #BIG5 top performers
Justice Alexander, Concord Academy: Alexander had a game-high 24 points in a 71-20 win over Hickory Grove.
Za’Myia Bynum, Queen’s Grant: Bynum had a game-high 21 points in a 58-24 win over Mountain Island Charter.
Jakaila Gaskin, Cannon School: Gaskin had a game-high 24 points in 63-22 win over Covenant Day.
Sydney McGuire, Mallard Creek: In a 69-54 win over Butler, McGuire had 16 points and three steals.
Charlotte Tune, Charlotte Latin: Tune had a game-high 22 points in a 49-24 win over rival Charlotte Country Day.
Tuesday’s girls’ roundup
The regular-season championship races in Mecklenburg County’s three Class 7A/8A conferences are coming down to the wire.
No. 2-ranked North Mecklenburg and No. 4 Mallard Creek each won Tuesday night and will take 8-1 Meck Power Six records into their final regular-season games Friday night.
In the Greater Charlotte 7A/8A, first-place South Mecklenburg (9-0) and runner-up Myers Park (8-1) won Tuesday, setting up a championship showdown Friday night at Myers Park.
And in the Southwestern 7A/8A, Ardrey Kell ran its conference record to 9-0 Tuesday night, but the Knights will close the regular season Friday against second-place Providence (8-1).
Here’s how the action went Tuesday night:
GREATER CHARLOTTE 7A/8A
No. 12 South Mecklenburg 88, Garinger 20: The Sabres (19-4, 9-0) led only 23-15 after one quarter, but they outscored the Wildcats (7-12, 3-5) 24-1 in the second quarter. South Meck can do no worse than tie for first place.
MECK POWER SIX 7A/8A
No. 4 Mallard Creek 69, Butler 54: The visiting Mavericks (18-5, 8-1) outscored Butler (12-10, 5-4) by a 22-7 count in the second quarter for a 41-22 halftime lead. My’Asia Young had 14 points, five rebounds and five steals for North Meck, and Sydney McGuire scored a game-high 16 points. Hannah Moss led Butler with 15 points.
No. 2 North Mecklenburg 83, Independence 14: A 27-4 first quarter sent the Vikings (21-2, 8-1) on their way to a rout at Independence (4-18, 0-8).
SOUTHWESTERN 7A/8A
No. 10 Ardrey Kell 75, East Mecklenburg 18: The Knights (20-3, 9-0) clinched at least a title tie.
Providence 71, Ballantyne Ridge 39: Anna Fillnow poured in 28 points, Emma Fuller grabbed 13 rebounds, and Corinne Broadway had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Panthers (16-6, 8-1). Natanya Chando led the Wolves (11-12, 4-5) with 11 points.
CISAA
No. 7 Cannon School 63, Covenant Day 22: The Cougars (21-6, 9-0) clinched the conference championship and continued to make a claim for the No. 1 seed in the NCISAA’s 4A postseason playoffs. Jakaila Gaskin led the way with 24 points. Taryn VanderShaaf led Covenant Day (9-16, 2-7) with 10 points.
Charlotte Latin 49, Charlotte Country Day 24: Charlotte Tune’s 20 points led the Hawks (20-5, 5-3) past the Buccaneers (13-16, 3-5). Claire Martin added 14 for the Hawks.
No. 14 Providence Day 55, Charlotte Christian 14: Julia O’Malley scored 16 points, and Katelynn Ramsden added 13 for the Chargers (21-5, 7-2). The Knights fell to 9-14, 2-7.
GREATER METRO 6A/7A
Cox Mill 66, A.L. Brown 37
Olympic 45, Berry Academy 44: The Trojans (3-20, 2-11) rallied from a 50-35 deficit after three quarters and beat the Cardinals (5-12, 3-9). Chaya James led Olympic with 27 points.
West Cabarrus 60, Central Cabarrus 40: The visiting Wolverines (16-6, 10-2) got 17 points and 10 assists from Jillian Simmons. Jahnae Duncan scored 19 for Central Cabarrus (14-9, 7-6).
NORTH PIEDMONT 6A/7A
Statesville 60, Mooresville 42: Ava Waugh scored 19 points, and Aubrey Graham had 10 rebounds, nine assists and six steals, as the Greyhounds (10-10, 3-3) trounced the visiting Blue Devils (3-15, 0-6).
SOUTHERN CAROLINA 6A/7A
Charlotte Catholic 63, Cuthbertson 38
Weddington 65, Piedmont 37
BIG SOUTH 5A/6A
Forestview 50, Ashbrook 44: Amari Neeley and DeLainah Springs each scored 15 points to lead the Jaguars (3-17, 2-7). Arianna McDowell led Ashbrook (8-10, 4-6) with 13 points.
Kings Mountain 42, South Point 38: Ja’Nyiah Bittle scored a game-high 18 points, but the Raiders (6-14, 5-4) fell to the host Mountaineers (8-12, 5-4).
ROCKY RIVER 4A/5A
Forest Hills 50, Anson County 9: The Yellow Jackets (18-4, 11-0) clinched the regular-season championship by routing the Bearcats (1-21, 0-11).
Parkwood 45, Mount Pleasant 35
SOUTH PIEDMONT 4A/5A
Jay M. Robinson 35, Concord 25: Makiyah Gray scored nine points in leading the Bulldogs (6-13, 4-7) over the Spiders (0-18, 0-10).
Northwest Cabarrus 74, Jesse Carson 19: A 26-4 opening quarter sent the Trojans (17-4, 10-1) past Carson (8-10, 5-6).
WESTERN FOOTHILLS 4A/5A
Bandys 72, West Iredell 17
Fred T. Foard 46, Newton-Conover 37
Maiden 65, No. 15 East Lincoln 58: Lane Pethel had 26 points and 18 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough for the Mustangs (16-5, 9-4). Ava Anderson scored 23 points, and Khiara Culliver added 22 for first-place Maiden (20-1, 12-1). Amma Montaneri scored 22 points for East Lincoln.
No. 9 North Lincoln 79, Bunker Hill 26: The Knights (16-4, 11-1) remained a half-game behind Maiden in the conference race. The Bears fell to 7-14, 1-12.
METROLINA ATHLETIC
No. 11 Concord Academy 71, Hickory Grove Christian 20: Justice Alexander’s 24 points powered the Eagles (22-7, 11-0) past the Lions (15-7, 7-4). Jada Powell added 15 points for the victors, while Lauren Feaster led Hickory Grove with 13.
Gaston Day 38, Westminster Catawba 29
Metrolina Christian 50, SouthLake Christian 44
CATAWBA SHORES 2A/3A/4A
Lake Norman Charter 71, Bradford Prep 34: Reece Long scored 23 points, and Callie Genece added 21, as the Knights (21-1, 12-1) prepped for their big game Friday against Lincoln Charter. Bradford Prep is 9-13, 4-9.
Lincoln Charter 67, Christ the King 45: The Eagles (16-4, 13-0) clinched at least a tie for the regular-season title. The Crusaders fell to 14-7, 8-5.
Pine Lake Prep 65, Corvian Community 27
SOUTHWESTERN 2A/3A/4A
Bessemer City 77, East Gaston 34: Freshman Saniyah Moore poured in 40 points, and freshman Addy Morehead had 14 points and 13 rebounds, as the Yellow Jackets (7-15, 4-11) routed East Gaston (2-21, 1-14).
Burns 45, West Lincoln 36
Lincolnton 57, Highland Tech 47
No. 8 Stuart Cramer 84, Shelby 51: The Storm (22-1, 15-0) clinched the regular-season title, behind 33 points from senior Oshauna Holland. Freshman Amasia McDowell added 23 points and five assists. Shelby is 9-10, 8-6.
YADKIN VALLEY 2A/3A
South Stanly 43, Gray Stone Day 30
CATAWBA RIVER 1A/2A/3A
No. 3 Queen’s Grant Charter 58, Mountain Island Charter 24: Za’Miya Bynum’s 21 points led the Stallions (23-3, 14-0) over the Raptors (12-8, 8-7).
Thomas Jefferson Academy 60, Jackson Day 43: Jade Marshall scored 14 points, but the Mariners (18-4, 11-4) lost to the host Gryphons (17-4, 12-2).
FOOTHILLS ATHLETIC
North Hills Christian 35, University Christian 24
NONCONFERENCE
St. Mary’s 60, Davidson Day 25
Tuesday’s girls’ box scores
(Includes Observer Sweet 16 rankings)
NO. 3 QUEEN’S GRANT 58, MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHARTER 24
Queens’ Grant 28 19 11 0 — 58
Mountain Island Charter 0 8 2 14 — 24
QUEEN’S GRANT 58 — Za’Miya Bynum 21, Malone Hicks 11, Kendall Chisholm 10, Smith 8, Avalos 4, Haywood 2, Wilson 2
MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHARTER 24 — Nicholson 8, Brown 6, Bridgewater 5, Fudge 3, Cook 2
Records: Queen’s Grant: 23-3, 14-0; Mountain island Charter: 12-8, 8-7
NO. 4 MALLARD CREEK 69, BUTLER 54
Mallard Creek 19 22 9 19 — 69
Butler 15 7 16 16 — 54
MALLARD CREEK 69 — Anderson 8, My’Asia Young 14, Camri Hobbs 13, Sydney McGuire 16, Stone 8, Campbell 6, Smith 2, Faison 2,
Notable: My’Asia Young finished with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals. Junior Sydney McGuire had 16 points and 3 steals. Camri Hobbs finished with 13 points and 2 blocks.
Records: Mallard Creek 18-5 overall, League 8-1
NO. 7 CANNON SCHOOL 63, COVENANT DAY 22
Cannon School 24 18 17 4 -- 63
Covenant Day 16 3 1 2-- 22
CANNON SCHOOL 63 — Jakaila Gaskin 24, Love 2, M. Larkins 7, Truesdale 4, Wilson 3, Nakamura 8, Busby 7, Thompson 8
COVENANT DAY 22 — Nelson 3, Jones 2, Allen 5, VanDerSchaaf 10, Houston 1
Records: Cannon School 21-6; Covenant Day 9-14
NO. 11 CONCORD ACADEMY 71, HICKORY GROVE 20
Concord Academy 19 19 24 9 — 71
Hickory Grove 2 2 4 12 — 20
CONCORD ACADEMY 71 — Justice Alexander 24, Jada Powell 15, Victorian Collins 11, Ava McDermott 5, Quinn Hicks 5, Jayla Brower 4, Taylor Smith 4, Janiyah Fomond 3
HICKORY GROVE 20 — Lauren Feaster 13, Alex Duddleston, Alysa Crouch 2
Notable: Concord Academy’s (22-7) next plays Feb. 13 vs. Gaston Day; Hickory Grove’s (15-7) next plays Feb. 13 at Southlake.
NO. 14 PROVIDENCE DAY 55, CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 14
Providence Day 30 16 4 5 — 55
Charlotte Christian 5 7 2 0 — 14
PROVIDENCE DAY 55 — Katelyn Ramsden 13 Julia O’Malley 10 Dumont 7 Colaizzi 4 Clark 6 Crayton 7 Shah 3 Demetriades 5
CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 14 — Bellis 9 Fair 2 Clarke 3
Record: Providence Day 21-6
MAIDEN 65, NO. 15 EAST LINCOLN 58
Maiden 16 17 13 19 — 65
East Lincoln 16 16 10 16— 58
MAIDEN 65 — Ava Anderson 23, Khiara Culliver 22, Willow Bass 12, R. Rembert 7, H. Dula 1
EAST LINCOLN 58 — Lane Pethel 26, Emma Montanari 22, B. Miller 5, S. Dann 3, R. Farr 2 Noteable: East Lincoln’s Lane Pethel recorded her ninth double-double of the season (26 points, 18 rebounds). Emma Montanari had 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists, 1 blocked shot Records: MHS: (20-1, 12-1) Next Game @ Foard 2/11/26; ELHS: (16-5, 9-4) Next Game vs Bunker Hill 2/12/26
CHARLOTTE LATIN 49, COUNTRY DAY 24
Charlotte Latin 14 11 14 10 — 49
Country Day 5 9 0 8 — 24
CHARLOTTE LATIN 49— Charlotte Tune 22, Claire Martin 14, Edwards 5, McLaughlin 4, Burns 2, Snyder 2
COUNTRY DAY 24— Hill 7, Bigham 5, Turner 3, Thomas 3, Keane 2, Bharti 2, Vanderhave 2
FORESTVIEW 50, ASHBROOK 44
Forestview 15 7 12 16 — 50
Ashbrook 8 12 2 22 — 44
FORESTVIEW 50 — Amani Neely 15, Delainah Springs 15, Priscilla Iyevbele 12, Bennett 4, Potter 4
ASHBROOK 44 — Arianna McDowell 13, Threats 9, Gordon 8, Sumter 8, Barnes 1 Notable: Forestview Springs 10 rebounds 4 blocks; Neely 3 steals 2 blocks; Iyevbele 3 steals Records: Forestview 3-17 overall 2-7 Big South host South Point Friday night.
HICKORY RIDGE 61, HARDING 22
Hickory Ridge 17 15 27 0 — 61
Harding 5 5 2 10 — 22
HICKORY RIDGE 61 — Gidney 21, Cranford 13, Duley 10, Harper 5, Ritter 4, Hamilton 4, Pompei 3
HARDING 22 — Garris 15, Kelly 7
Records: Hickory Ridge 18-4; Harding 2-16
KINGS MOUNTAIN 42, SOUTH POINT 38
South Point 10 8 10 10 — 38
Kings Mountain 15 12 4 11 — 42
SOUTH POINT 38 — J. Bittle 18, J. Watkins 10, R. Trexler 6, T. Booker 2, K. Hardin 2
KINGS MOUNTAIN 42 — F. Martin 10, K. Gaines 9, S. Garner 8, J. Twitty 5, C. Kennedy 4, A. Pettis 3, K. Fortenberry 3
Record: South Point (6-14, 5-4)
LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 71, BRADFORD PREP 34
LNC 32 12 14 13 — 71
BPS 12 6 12 4 — 34
LNC 71 — Reece Long 23, Callie Genece 21, Caroline Mercuri 9, Abby Courtney 9, Sam Colantonio 7, Corynn Keck 2 BPS 34 — Brisseux 9, Jones 9, B. Clark 7, P. Clark 7, Elfrad 2
Records: LNC 21-1; Bradford Prep 9-13
PROVIDENCE 71 BALLANTYNE RIDGE 39
Providence 19 23 21 8 —72
Ballantyne Ridge 11 6 7 15— 39
PROVIDENCE 72— A. Detenber 11, M.Whitten 5, E. Fuller 7, A.Fillow 28, E.Stafford 5, C Broadway 13, D. Mann 2
BALLANTYNE RIDGE 39—K Dodson 6, J. Brown 5, C. Glahn 2, N. Agebewali 6,N. Chando11, E. Dodas 2, M. Franklin 4, G. Love 2
Records: Providence 16-6; Ballantyne Ridge 11-12
Notable: Corinne Broadway had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, Marlee Whitten pulled down 10 rebounds, Emma Fuller had 13 rebounds, Avery Detenber had 9 assists, 3 steals and Anna Fillnow had 4 assists, 28 points, 6 rebounds.
WEST CABARRUS 60, CENTRAL CABARRUS 40
Central Cabarrus 4 13 13 9 — 40
West Cabarrus 15 14 12 17 — 60
CENTRAL CABARRUS 40 — Jahnae Duncan 19, Gbonah 8, Nix 5, Fofana 3 Dawkins 3
WEST CABARRUS 60 — Simmons 17, Silas 11, Hayes 8, Orazio 2, Silas 9, Griffin 6, Parks 2, Johnson 4, Brown 6, White 8, Hayes 6
Notable: West Cabarrus’ Jillian Simmons had 18 points, 10 assists and 2 steals.
WEDDINGTON 65, PIEDMONT 37
WEDDINGTON 65 — Caroline Clark 18, Myra Ukwu 14, Bella Denton 10
Upcoming schedule
Wednesday
Greater Charlotte 7A/8A
Garinger at Hough
Greater Metro 6A/7A
Berry Academy at Hickory Ridge
West Cabarrus at Harding
North Piedmont 6A/7A
Mooresville at South Iredell
North Iredell at Davie County
Statesville at Lake Norman
Southern Carolina 6A/7A
Marvin Ridge at Porter Ridge
Rocky River 4A/5A
Anson County at Monroe
Parkwood at West Stanly
South Piedmont 4A/5A
Jay M. Robinson at West Rowan
Jesse Carson at East Rowan
Northwest Cabarrus at Concord
Western Foothills 4A/5A
Bandys at North Lincoln
Maiden at Fred T. Foard
West Iredell at Hickory
Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A
Burns at Lincolnton
Shelby at Cherryville
Catawba River 1A/2A/3A
N.C. School of Science & Math/Morganton at Thomas Jefferson Academy
Queen’s Grant Charter at Carolina International
Nonconference
Bessemer City at Kings Mountain
Cabarrus Stallions at Christ the King
Davidson Day at Ambassador Christian (boys)
Thursday
Greater Charlotte 7A/8A
South Mecklenburg at West Mecklenburg
CISAA
Cannon School at Charlotte Christian (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Providence Day at Charlotte Latin (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Western Foothills 4A/5A
Bunker Hill at East Lincoln
Metrolina Athletic
Gaston Christian at SouthLake Christian (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A
Lincolnton at West Lincoln
Yadkin Valley 2A/3A
North Stanly at Union Academy
Foothills Athletic
Salem Christian at North Hills Christian
University Christian at Statesville Christian (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Nonconference
Cabarrus Stallions at Metrolina Christian
Cherryville at North Gaston
South Charlotte Thunder at Surry Home School
Sugar Creek Charter at Math & Science Academy of Charlotte
Friday
Greater Charlotte 7A/8A
Garinger at West Mecklenburg
Hough at Hopewell
South Mecklenburg at Myers Park
Meck Power Six 7A/8A
Chambers at Mallard Creek
Independence at Butler
West Charlotte at North Mecklenburg
Southwestern 7A/8A
Ballantyne Ridge at Rocky River
East Mecklenburg at Palisades
Providence at Ardrey Kell
CISAA
Covenant Day at Charlotte Country Day (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Greater Metro 6A/7A
A.L. Brown at West Cabarrus
Cox Mill at Berry Academy
Harding at Central Cabarrus
Olympic at Hickory Ridge
North Piedmont 6A/7A
Mooresville at Lake Norman
North Iredell at Statesville
South Iredell at Davie County
Southern Carolina 6A/7A
Marvin Ridge at Cuthbertson
Piedmont at Charlotte Catholic
Porter Ridge at Sun Valley
Big South 5A/6A
Ashbrook at Crest
Kings Mountain at Hunter Huss
South Point at Forestview
Rocky River 4A/5A
Monroe at Forest Hills
Mount Pleasant at West Stanly
Parkwood at Central Academy
South Piedmont 4A/5A
East Rowan at Concord
Jay M. Robinson at Northwest Cabarrus
South Rowan at Jesse Carson
West Rowan at Salisbury
Western Foothills 4A/5A
Hickory at Bandys
Maiden at Newton-Conover
North Lincoln at Fred T. Foard
West Iredell at Bunker Hill
Metrolina Athletic
Gaston Day at Hickory Grove Christian
Hickory Grove Christian at SouthLake Christian
Catawba Shores 2A/3A/4A
Christ the King at Langtree Charter
Community School of Davidson at Pine Lake Prep
Corvian Community at Bradford Prep
Lake Norman Charter at Lincoln Charter
Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A
Burns at Shelby
Cherryville at Bessemer City
Stuart Cramer at East Gaston
Yadkin Valley 2A/3A
North Rowan at South Stanly
Catawba River 1A/2A/3A
Carolina International at Piedmont Community Charter
Mountain Island Charter at Jackson Day
Queen’s Grant Charter at N.C. School of Science & Math/Morganton
Nonconference
Elevation Prep at Bull City Prep (boys)
Gaston Christian at Ambassador Christian
Paris Prep at Davidson Day (boys)
Saturday
South Piedmont 4A/5A
Concord at South Rowan (girls, 11:30 a.m.; boys, 1 p.m.)
East Rowan at Northwest Cabarrus (girls, 11 a.m.; boys, 12:30 p.m.)
Salisbury at Central Cabarrus (girls, noon’ boys, 1:30 p.m.)
West Rowan at Jesse Carson (girls, 11:30 a.m.; boys, 1 p.m.)
Nonconference
South Wake at South Charlotte Thunder
This story was originally published February 10, 2026 at 8:19 PM with the headline "Tuesday’s girls’ rewind: Hickory Ridge dominates Harding in road conference game."
