West Stanly boys storm past Gray Stone with big second half

Published 11:09 am Thursday, December 4, 2025

MISENHEIMER — With an offensive surge after halftime, the West Stanly boys’ basketball team recently earned its first victory of the season, defeating Gray Stone 72-50 in Misenheimer on Nov. 24

The Colts (1-2) and Knights (0-3) were tied 28-28 at the break before West Stanly broke loose in the second half. The Colts outscored Gray Stone by seven in the third quarter and 15 in the fourth to secure the win.

West Stanly opened the second half with a 19-7 run, briefly allowing the Knights to trim the margin before pulling away for good with a 23-point fourth quarter.

Senior guard Drew Hatley led all scorers with 26 points, while fellow seniors Cade Hinson and Cooper Crisco added 17 and 10, respectively.

The win marked a step in the right direction for a West Stanly program seeking its first winning season since 2021-22. The Colts went 10-15 last year, including 5-8 in Rocky River Conference play.

Gray Stone, still chasing its first winning season in program history, finished 3-17 and 0-11 in Yadkin Valley Conference play last year.

West Stanly was set to host Albemarle on Tuesday before visiting South Stanly on Friday. The Knights hosted Anson on Tuesday and will travel to CATA on Wednesday.

North Stanly 53, East Rowan 44

Entering the season with 12 consecutive winning seasons, the North Stanly Comets (1-0) opened their schedule with a nine-point home win over the East Rowan Mustangs (2-2) on Nov. 19.

The Comets, who finished 22-7 overall and 8-3 in Yadkin Valley Conference play last year, made it to the second round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs.

North Stanly played at Montgomery Central on Tuesday and will head to Bradford Prep on Wednesday.

Albemarle 58, Uwharrie Charter Academy 47

In their fourth game of the season, the Albemarle Bulldogs (2-2) topped the Uwharrie Charter Eagles (1-3) 58-47 in Asheboro on Nov. 25, snapping a two-game skid following losses to Forest Hills and Anson.

Albemarle’s two wins already match its total from last season’s 2-21 campaign, which included a 2-9 record in YVC play.

The Bulldogs traveled to West Stanly on Tuesday and will hit the road again Thursday to face Bishop McGuinness.

Piedmont 59, South Stanly 39

The South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls (0-1) fell behind by 20 points at halftime and couldn’t rally in a road loss to the Piedmont Panthers (2-2) on Nov. 24.

South Stanly is coming off a 17-9 season in which it finished second in Yadkin Valley Conference play at 8-2 and reached the second round of the 1A state playoffs.

The Bulls hosted CATA on Tuesday and will welcome Anson to Norwood on Wednesday.