N. Mecklenburg (NC) vs Hebron (GA)

Recap

Hebron Pulls Away in Second Half to Claim United Bank Division Championship at Beach Ball Classic

Hebron, Georgia completed a perfect run through the United Bank Division on Monday afternoon, defeating North Mecklenburg, North Carolina 48 to 39 in the championship game of the 2025 Beach Ball Classic Holiday Invitational at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

The game opened as a defensive struggle, with North Mecklenburg shooting just 15 percent in the first half and managing only 11 points through two quarters. Hebron built a modest 18 to 11 halftime lead by controlling the glass and converting at the free throw line, setting the tone for what became a decisive third quarter.

Hebron seized full control after halftime, outscoring North Mecklenburg 21 to 12 in the third period. Alanna Beckham led the surge, finishing with a game high 14 points while adding six rebounds and two assists. Nariah Nelson added 10 points, while Mia Huckaby contributed nine points and six rebounds as Hebron stretched the lead to as many as 19 late in the quarter.

North Mecklenburg showed resilience in the fourth quarter, closing the game on a 16 to 9 run. Stephanie Mobley knocked down two three pointers and finished with six points, while SaRuan Newton added eight points in limited minutes. Despite forcing turnovers and scoring 29 points off those mistakes, North Mecklenburg could not overcome early shooting struggles, finishing the game at 27.5 percent from the field.

Hebron finished the contest shooting 47 percent and an efficient 81 percent from the free throw line, a key difference in a physical championship matchup. The Lady Lions also won the rebounding battle 33 to 25 and blocked six shots, anchoring a defense that led for nearly the entire game.

With the victory, Hebron capped a 10 and 0 run through the tournament and secured the United Bank Division championship, while North Mecklenburg closed the event at 11 and 1 after a hard fought week against elite competition.

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