Hornets Sweep Weekend Girls Basketball Games

Salisbury High School girls basketball team wins two South Piedmont Conference matchups

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Salisbury's girls basketball team won two games over the weekend, defeating Concord 68-44 on Friday and coming back to beat Carson 61-44 on Saturday. The Hornets had a strong defensive performance against Concord, recording a season-high number of steals. In the Carson game, Salisbury overcame an early deficit to take control in the second half.

Why it matters

The wins keep Salisbury in contention for a top-3 finish in the South Piedmont Conference standings. The Hornets are two games behind the league leaders but have a chance to secure a favorable playoff position.

The details

Against Concord, the Hornets were led by Dazmin Ambers' 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Elle Blankenship and Keaira Spruill also scored in double figures. Salisbury's defense forced 22 turnovers, with Gabbi Fatovic, Dazmin Ambers, Keaira Spruill, and Jaliyah McNeely each recording multiple steals. In the Carson game, the Hornets overcame an early 16-1 deficit, outscoring the Cougars 26-4 in the third quarter to take control. Fatovic tied her season-high with 15 points, while Spruill, Blankenship, McNeely and Shekiya Woodruff also scored in double digits for Salisbury.

  • The Hornets defeated Concord on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Salisbury beat Carson on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Salisbury High School Girls Basketball Team

The girls basketball team from Salisbury High School, competing in the South Piedmont Conference.

Concord High School

The high school basketball team that Salisbury defeated on Friday.

Carson High School

The high school basketball team that Salisbury came back to defeat on Saturday.

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What they’re saying

“It got really physical and we just didn't respond well. They made a run and we never recovered from it.”

— Chloe Monroe, Carson Head Coach (salisburypost.com)

What’s next

Salisbury will look to continue its strong conference play and secure a top-3 finish in the South Piedmont standings.

The takeaway

Salisbury's girls basketball team demonstrated its resilience and defensive prowess in sweeping two conference games over the weekend, keeping them in contention for a favorable playoff position.