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Lake Norman of Catawba Today
By the People, for the People
Statesville Greyhounds Fall to Mooresville Blue Devils
Statesville's losing streak continues as they struggle against a highly-ranked opponent
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Statesville Greyhounds suffered another defeat, falling 84-40 to the Mooresville Blue Devils in a North Carolina high school basketball matchup. Despite a strong individual performance from Manuel (MJ) Gladden, who scored 15 points, Statesville was outmatched by the 24th-ranked Blue Devils. The loss dropped Statesville's record to 5-15 on the season.
Why it matters
This game highlights the challenges facing the Statesville Greyhounds, a lower-ranked team struggling to compete against highly-ranked opponents in the competitive North Carolina high school basketball landscape. The outcome raises questions about the team's ability to turn around their season and build momentum heading into the playoffs.
The details
Statesville was unable to keep pace with Mooresville, who dominated the game from start to finish. While Gladden stood out with 15 points and three steals, the Greyhounds received limited scoring support from the rest of the team. Jaedan Daniels added 6 points and 6 rebounds in the losing effort.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
- Statesville has now lost three games in a row.
The players
Manuel (MJ) Gladden
A standout player for the Statesville Greyhounds, scoring 15 points and recording 3 steals in the loss.
Jaedan Daniels
A Statesville Greyhounds player who contributed 6 points and 6 rebounds in the game.
Mooresville Blue Devils
The 24th-ranked high school basketball team in North Carolina, who defeated the Statesville Greyhounds 84-40.
What’s next
Statesville will look to end their losing streak when they face off against Lake Norman on February 11th.
The takeaway
This game highlights the challenges facing lower-ranked high school basketball teams in North Carolina as they try to compete against more highly-ranked opponents. Statesville will need to find ways to build momentum and improve their performance if they hope to turn their season around.
