Yetis Triumph in Home Opener Against Guilford Technical Community College

Shelby, NC--The Cleveland Community College Yetis dominated their season home opener, overcoming Guilford Technical Community College with a decisive 83-52 victory. The game, held on Cleveland's home court, saw the Yetis energized by enthusiastic support from the fans and we'd like to give a special thanks for the Shelby Middle School cheerleaders.

The Yetis started strong, establishing a 16-5 lead in the first quarter. They built on this momentum in the second quarter with a 27-point burst, ending the half with a solid 43-17 advantage. By the third quarter, Cleveland pushed further ahead, scoring 24 points to Guilford's 12. Though Guilford made a late attempt to close the gap in the fourth, scoring 23 points, Cleveland held firm, securing the win.

Player highlights:

• Sydnie Enste led the team with 12 points, shooting 4-9 from the field and going 4-5 from the free-throw line.
• Grace East contributed 11 points, including two 3-pointers, and added 3 assists and 3 steals.
• Ravin Brooks had a perfect shooting night, scoring 12 points on 5-5 field goals and 2-2 from beyond the arc.
• Jasmine Twitty anchored the team on the boards with 7 rebounds while also adding 8 points.

Overall, Cleveland displayed efficient team play, totaling 39 rebounds, 17 assists, and 13 steals. They maintained control, while Guilford struggled offensively. With this win, Cleveland Community College sets a positive tone for the season, showing depth and team cohesion that could prove valuable as they progress. The Yetis will look to maintain their strong performance in upcoming games as they aim for a successful season.