Dye, Sharpe lead Raiderettes past Fayetteville
7:50 p.m. Jan. 9, 2026
DUANE CROSS
MCO Publisher•Editor
The Moore County High School Raiderettes opened Region 5-District 9A play Friday night, rolling to a 63-40 road win at Fayetteville to improve to 9-5 on the season.
MCHS set the tone early and never looked back, jumping out to a 24-9 lead after the first quarter and carrying a 37-22 advantage into halftime. The Raiderettes maintained control throughout the second half, extending the margin to 49-32 entering the fourth quarter before closing out the decisive win.
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Ally Sharpe made a strong return from an ankle injury, scoring 15 points with three 3-pointers. She poured in 10 points in the opening quarter, knocking down two triples to help fuel the fast start, and finished a perfect 2-for-2 at the free-throw line.
Emma Dye led all Raiderettes with a team-high 19 points, continuing her consistent offensive production and adding a 3-pointer.
Bella Tucker chipped in eight points, while Abbie Bateman scored six. Emmeree Greenway added five points, including a 3-pointer, and Ellie Carter finished with four. Harley Hart, Paisley Kelly, and Brenley Ticker each scored two points.
As a team, MCHS was efficient at the line, converting 8 of 10 free throws for 80% shooting.
Fayetteville was led by TeAsia Ewing, who poured in a game-high 21 points, highlighted by six 3-pointers, but the Tigers were unable to keep pace with the Raiderettes’ balanced attack.
The Raiderettes return to action Tuesday, traveling to Murfreesboro Central for a 6 p.m. tipoff.
• The District 9A teams include Cornersville, Fayetteville, Huntland, Moore County, and Richland.
