The South Stanly men’s basketball team maintained third place in the Yadkin Valley Conference standings a game behind Chatham Central with Friday’s road win at Gray Stone, 56-34.

Justin Gaddy led the Bulls (12-5, 7-2 YVC) with 26 points, knocking down six 3-pointers in the win for South. Gaddy is now 31 points away from scoring his 1,000th career point for the Bulls.

Jaquez Cooke added 10 points for South.

David Almond was the top scorer for Gray Stone with 10 points.

South Stanly hosts Uwharrie Charter Tuesday night then travels to Albemarle Thursday while Gray Stone hosts South Davidson.

SS 11 16 15 14 56
GS 5 6 12 11 34

SS – Justin Gaddy 25, Jaquez Cooke 10, Jones 6, Tarlton 6, Almond 4, McSwain 3, Kluttz 2.
GS – David Almond 10, Overcash 8, Lowder 5, Bryson 4, Shawn A. 4, White 3.

About Charles Curcio

Charles Curcio was the sports editor of the Stanly News & Press from 1999-2001 and has currently served in the same capacity since 2008. He was awarded the NCHSAA Tim Stevens Media Representative of the Year and named CNHI Sports Editor of the Year in 2014. He has also been honored twice by the North Carolina Press Association.

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