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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
JMHS		754218
NHS		152017961
Final score provided by L. Holland.
Jets
Chargers

Shooting

PtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#1 L. Carter1041625281617142531030
#4 C. Graves00300010020
#5 Y. Lozano00500010040
#10 P. Cox00800020040060
#11 R. Smith514252536501425
#14 B. Quee31110015011100

Totals

PtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlk
#1 L. Carter101232
#2 J. Scott111
#3 S. White111
#4 C. Graves011211
#5 Y. Lozano03311
#10 P. Cox01341
#11 R. Smith5410143
#12 C. Lemons22
#14 B. Quee322
#25 K. Headen111

Team summary

FG %
JMHS
16
NHS
33
FT/G
JMHS
29
NHS
65
3pt FG Percentage
JMHS
18
NHS
19
Points
JMHS
18
NHS
61
Assists
JMHS
3
NHS
14
Rebounds
JMHS
33
NHS
41
Steals
JMHS
7
NHS
18
Blocks
JMHS
3
NHS
2
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Shooting

Pts
18
61
FGM
6
21
FGA
37
63
FG%
16
33
AFG%
19
38
3PM
2
6
3PA
11
31
3P%
18
19
FTM
4
13
FTA
14
20
FT%
29
65
2FGM
4
15
2FGA
26
32
2FG%
15
47

Totals

Pts
18
61
OReb
8
15
DReb
25
26
Reb
33
41
Ast
3
14
Stl
7
18
Blk
3
2
TO
-
14

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
-
1.00
Stl:TO
-
1.29
Stl:F
-
18.00
Blk:PF
-
2.00

North Carolina High School Basketball - Northwood crushes Jordan-Matthews

January 26, 2024: Pittsboro, NC 27312

Northwood Chargers (Pittsboro, NC) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Jordan-Matthews Jets (Siler City, NC), 61-18 in a league bout.

With the victory, Northwood upgrades its record to 14-3 on the campaign. The Chargers travel to Bartlett Yancey (Yanceyville, NC) to play the Buccaneers in a 1A/2A Mid-Carolina bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Buccaneers come into the bout with a record of 5-6. Bartlett Yancey lost 48-45 in their recent league bout against Chatham Central (Bear Creek, NC)

Next up, the Jets play the North Moore Mustangs (Robbins, NC) in a 1A/2A Mid-Carolina bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Jordan-Matthews will attempt to upgrade on its 7-10 season record.

Leslie HollandChargers Reporter

  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Jordan-Matthews 0, Northwood 0
    @ 5:57 PM

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 6:02 PM
  3. 1st Quarter
  4. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Northwood won the tip off.
    @ 6:05 PM
  5. 2 - 0

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #1 Lia Carter makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 2, Northwood 0
    Lia Carter1 - G
    @ 6:05 PM
  6. 2 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #11 Reagan Smith. Jordan-Matthews 2, Northwood 0
    Reagan Smith11 - C, F
    @ 6:06 PM
  7. 2 - 1

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #30 Mikaylah Glover makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 2, Northwood 1
    Mikaylah Glover30 - SF, PF, C
    @ 6:06 PM
  8. 2 - 3

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #30 Mikaylah Glover makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 2, Northwood 3
    Mikaylah Glover30 - SF, PF, C
    @ 6:08 PM
  9. 2 - 3

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #2 Jada Scott. Jordan-Matthews 2, Northwood 3
    Jada Scott2 - C, F
    @ 6:08 PM
  10. 2 - 4

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #20 Shaylah Glover makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 2, Northwood 4
    Shaylah Glover20 - PF, C, SF
    @ 6:09 PM
  11. 2 - 4

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #2 Jada Scott. Jordan-Matthews 2, Northwood 4
    Jada Scott2 - C, F
    @ 6:12 PM
  12. 2 - 6

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #22 Skylar Adams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 2, Northwood 6
    Skylar Adams22 - PG, SG
    @ 6:12 PM
  13. 2 - 6

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #23 Neah Henry. Jordan-Matthews 2, Northwood 6
    Neah Henry23 - PG, SG
    @ 6:13 PM
  14. 3 - 6

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #1 Lia Carter makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 3, Northwood 6
    Lia Carter1 - G
    @ 6:13 PM
  15. 5 - 6

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #1 Lia Carter makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 5, Northwood 6
    Lia Carter1 - G
    @ 6:14 PM
  16. 5 - 8

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #12 Keira Parrish makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 5, Northwood 8
    Keira Parrish12 - C, PF
    @ 6:14 PM
  17. 5 - 10

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #2 Natalia Whitaker makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 5, Northwood 10
    Natalia Whitaker
    @ 6:14 PM
  18. 5 - 10

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #1 Lia Carter. Jordan-Matthews 5, Northwood 10
    Lia Carter1 - G
    @ 6:16 PM
  19. 5 - 13

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #10 Alyia Roberts makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 5, Northwood 13
    Alyia Roberts10 - SG
    @ 6:16 PM
  20. 5 - 13

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #4 Cassidy Graves. Jordan-Matthews 5, Northwood 13
    Cassidy Graves4 - G
    @ 6:17 PM
  21. 5 - 14

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #22 Skylar Adams makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 5, Northwood 14
    Skylar Adams22 - PG, SG
    @ 6:17 PM
  22. 5 - 15

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #22 Skylar Adams makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 5, Northwood 15
    Skylar Adams22 - PG, SG
    @ 6:17 PM
  23. 5 - 15

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #23 Neah Henry. Jordan-Matthews 5, Northwood 15
    Neah Henry23 - PG, SG
    @ 6:17 PM
  24. 7 - 15

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #1 Lia Carter makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 7, Northwood 15
    Lia Carter1 - G
    @ 6:19 PM
  25. 2nd Quarter
  26. 7 - 15

    End of 1st Quarter

    Jordan-Matthews 7, Northwood 15
    @ 6:19 PM
  27. 7 - 15

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #42. Jordan-Matthews 7, Northwood 15
    @ 6:21 PM
  28. 8 - 15

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #11 Reagan Smith makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 15
    Reagan Smith11 - C, F
    @ 6:21 PM
  29. 8 - 15

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #5 Yamilet Lozano. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 15
    Yamilet Lozano5 - G, F
    @ 6:22 PM
  30. 8 - 16

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #2 Natalia Whitaker makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 16
    Natalia Whitaker
    @ 6:22 PM
  31. 8 - 16

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #2 Natalia Whitaker. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 16
    Natalia Whitaker
    @ 6:23 PM
  32. 8 - 16

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #10 Patience Cox. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 16
    Patience Cox10 - G
    @ 6:23 PM
  33. 8 - 16

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #10 Patience Cox. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 16
    Patience Cox10 - G
    @ 6:25 PM
  34. 8 - 19

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #2 Natalia Whitaker makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 19
    Natalia Whitaker
    @ 6:25 PM
  35. 8 - 21

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #30 Mikaylah Glover makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 21
    Mikaylah Glover30 - SF, PF, C
    @ 6:26 PM
  36. 8 - 21

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #1 Lia Carter. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 21
    Lia Carter1 - G
    @ 6:27 PM
  37. 8 - 22

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #30 Mikaylah Glover makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 22
    Mikaylah Glover30 - SF, PF, C
    @ 6:27 PM
  38. 8 - 22

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Jordan-Matthews. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 22
    @ 6:28 PM
  39. 8 - 24

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #30 Mikaylah Glover makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 24
    Mikaylah Glover30 - SF, PF, C
    @ 6:30 PM
  40. 8 - 27

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #10 Alyia Roberts makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 27
    Alyia Roberts10 - SG
    @ 6:31 PM
  41. 8 - 27

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #22 Skylar Adams. Jordan-Matthews 8, Northwood 27
    Skylar Adams22 - PG, SG
    @ 6:31 PM
  42. 9 - 27

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #11 Reagan Smith makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 9, Northwood 27
    Reagan Smith11 - C, F
    @ 6:31 PM
  43. 9 - 27

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Northwood. Jordan-Matthews 9, Northwood 27
    @ 6:33 PM
  44. 9 - 29

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #30 Mikaylah Glover makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 9, Northwood 29
    Mikaylah Glover30 - SF, PF, C
    @ 6:36 PM
  45. 9 - 31

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #22 Skylar Adams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 9, Northwood 31
    Skylar Adams22 - PG, SG
    @ 6:36 PM
  46. 9 - 33

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #22 Skylar Adams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 9, Northwood 33
    Skylar Adams22 - PG, SG
    @ 6:37 PM
  47. 12 - 33

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #14 Brooklin Quee makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 12, Northwood 33
    Brooklin Quee14 - F, G
    @ 6:37 PM
  48. 12 - 34

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #2 Natalia Whitaker makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 12, Northwood 34
    Natalia Whitaker
    @ 6:38 PM
  49. 12 - 35

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #2 Natalia Whitaker makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 12, Northwood 35
    Natalia Whitaker
    @ 6:38 PM
  50. Halftime
  51. 12 - 35

    Halftime

    Jordan-Matthews 12, Northwood 35
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 6:39 PM
  52. 3rd Quarter
  53. 12 - 35

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Northwood's ball.
    @ 6:49 PM
  54. 12 - 35

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #1 Lia Carter. Jordan-Matthews 12, Northwood 35
    Lia Carter1 - G
    @ 6:50 PM
  55. 15 - 35

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #1 Lia Carter makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 35
    Lia Carter1 - G
    @ 6:51 PM
  56. 15 - 37

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #30 Mikaylah Glover makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 37
    Mikaylah Glover30 - SF, PF, C
    @ 6:52 PM
  57. 15 - 40

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #2 Natalia Whitaker makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 40
    Natalia Whitaker
    @ 6:52 PM
  58. 15 - 43

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #2 Natalia Whitaker makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 43
    Natalia Whitaker
    @ 6:53 PM
  59. 15 - 43

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Jordan-Matthews. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 43
    @ 6:53 PM
  60. 15 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #23 Neah Henry. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 43
    Neah Henry23 - PG, SG
    @ 6:55 PM
  61. 15 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #14 Brooklin Quee. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 43
    Brooklin Quee14 - F, G
    @ 6:55 PM
  62. 15 - 44

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #22 Skylar Adams makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 44
    Skylar Adams22 - PG, SG
    @ 6:56 PM
  63. 15 - 44

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #23 Neah Henry. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 44
    Neah Henry23 - PG, SG
    @ 6:56 PM
  64. 15 - 44

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #10 Patience Cox. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 44
    Patience Cox10 - G
    @ 6:57 PM
  65. 15 - 44

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #25 Kalayah Headen. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 44
    Kalayah Headen25 - F, C
    @ 6:58 PM
  66. 15 - 45

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #20 Shaylah Glover makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 45
    Shaylah Glover20 - PF, C, SF
    @ 6:58 PM
  67. 15 - 46

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #20 Shaylah Glover makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 46
    Shaylah Glover20 - PF, C, SF
    @ 6:59 PM
  68. 15 - 48

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #20 Shaylah Glover makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 48
    Shaylah Glover20 - PF, C, SF
    @ 6:59 PM
  69. 15 - 48

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #12 Keira Parrish. Jordan-Matthews 15, Northwood 48
    Keira Parrish12 - C, PF
    @ 7:02 PM
  70. 16 - 48

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #11 Reagan Smith makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 16, Northwood 48
    Reagan Smith11 - C, F
    @ 7:02 PM
  71. 16 - 50

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #12 Keira Parrish makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 16, Northwood 50
    Keira Parrish12 - C, PF
    @ 7:03 PM
  72. 16 - 52

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #10 Alyia Roberts makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 16, Northwood 52
    Alyia Roberts10 - SG
    @ 7:04 PM
  73. 4th Quarter
  74. 16 - 52

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Jordan-Matthews 16, Northwood 52
    @ 7:04 PM
  75. 16 - 52

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #10 Patience Cox. Jordan-Matthews 16, Northwood 52
    Patience Cox10 - G
    @ 7:06 PM
  76. 16 - 54

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #32 Michelle Cardozo-Ortiz makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 16, Northwood 54
    Michelle Cardozo-Ortiz32 - G
    @ 7:06 PM
  77. 16 - 55

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #32 Michelle Cardozo-Ortiz makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 16, Northwood 55
    Michelle Cardozo-Ortiz32 - G
    @ 7:06 PM
  78. 16 - 55

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #22 Skylar Adams. Jordan-Matthews 16, Northwood 55
    Skylar Adams22 - PG, SG
    @ 7:08 PM
  79. 18 - 55

    Score Alert

    Jordan-Matthews - #11 Reagan Smith makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 18, Northwood 55
    Reagan Smith11 - C, F
    @ 7:10 PM
  80. 18 - 55

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Northwood. Jordan-Matthews 18, Northwood 55
    @ 7:10 PM
  81. 18 - 58

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #3 Jessiah Cotton makes a 3pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 18, Northwood 58
    Jessiah Cotton3 - G
    @ 7:12 PM
  82. 18 - 58

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #2 Jada Scott. Jordan-Matthews 18, Northwood 58
    Jada Scott2 - C, F
    @ 7:12 PM
  83. 18 - 59

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #12 Keira Parrish makes a Free Throw. Jordan-Matthews 18, Northwood 59
    Keira Parrish12 - C, PF
    @ 7:12 PM
  84. 18 - 59

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Northwood - #4 Naki Ellis. Jordan-Matthews 18, Northwood 59
    Naki Ellis
    @ 7:13 PM
  85. 18 - 61

    Score Alert

    Northwood - #32 Michelle Cardozo-Ortiz makes a 2pt Field Goal. Jordan-Matthews 18, Northwood 61
    Michelle Cardozo-Ortiz32 - G
    @ 7:14 PM
  86. 18 - 61

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Jordan-Matthews - #10 Patience Cox. Jordan-Matthews 18, Northwood 61
    Patience Cox10 - G
    @ 7:14 PM
  87. Final
  88. 18 - 61

    End of Game

    Jordan-Matthews 18, Northwood 61
    @ 7:16 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Leslie HollandChargers Reporter

  1. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    0 - 0
    NHS

  2. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    0 - 1
    NHS

  3. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    0 - 3
    NHS

  4. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    0 - 4
    NHS

  5. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    0 - 6
    NHS

  6. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    0 - 8
    NHS

  7. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    0 - 10
    NHS

  8. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    0 - 13
    NHS

  9. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    0 - 15
    NHS

  10. K. Snipes

    1st Quarter
    JMHS
    7 - 15
    NHS

  11. K. Snipes

    2nd Quarter
    JMHS
    7 - 16
    NHS

  12. K. Snipes

    2nd Quarter
    JMHS
    7 - 21
    NHS

  13. K. Snipes

    2nd Quarter
    JMHS
    7 - 22
    NHS

  14. K. Snipes

    2nd Quarter
    JMHS
    7 - 27
    NHS

  15. K. Snipes

    2nd Quarter
    JMHS
    7 - 29
    NHS

  16. K. Snipes

    2nd Quarter
    JMHS
    7 - 33
    NHS

  17. K. Snipes

    2nd Quarter
    JMHS
    7 - 34
    NHS

  18. K. Snipes

    2nd Quarter
    JMHS
    7 - 35
    NHS

  19. K. Snipes

    2nd Quarter
    JMHS
    12 - 35
    NHS

  20. K. Snipes

    3rd Quarter
    JMHS
    12 - 40
    NHS

  21. K. Snipes

    3rd Quarter
    JMHS
    12 - 43
    NHS

  22. K. Snipes

    3rd Quarter
    JMHS
    12 - 44
    NHS

  23. K. Snipes

    3rd Quarter
    JMHS
    12 - 46
    NHS

  24. K. Snipes

    3rd Quarter
    JMHS
    12 - 48
    NHS

  25. K. Snipes

    3rd Quarter
    JMHS
    12 - 50
    NHS

  26. K. Snipes

    3rd Quarter
    JMHS
    12 - 52
    NHS

  27. K. Snipes

    3rd Quarter
    JMHS
    16 - 52
    NHS

  28. K. Snipes

    4th Quarter
    JMHS
    16 - 54
    NHS

  29. K. Snipes

    4th Quarter
    JMHS
    16 - 55
    NHS

  30. K. Snipes

    4th Quarter
    JMHS
    16 - 58
    NHS

  31. K. Snipes

    4th Quarter
    JMHS
    16 - 59
    NHS

  32. K. Snipes

    4th Quarter
    JMHS
    16 - 61
    NHS

Scoretracker Scorers

Leslie HollandChargers Reporter

JMHS @ Northwood Basketball Game Info

Fri., Jan. 26, 2024 @ 6p
The Northwood (Pittsboro, NC) varsity basketball team won Friday's home conference game against Jordan-Matthews (Siler City, NC) by a score of 61-18.

Player stats

Points/G
JMHS
L. Carter12.0
NHS
S. Adams10.2
Rebounds/G
JMHS
R. Smith10.8
NHS
S. Glover6.7
Assists/G
JMHS
L. Carter0.9
NHS
S. Adams4.2
Steals/G
JMHS
L. Carter2.9
NHS
S. Adams2.8
Blocks/G
JMHS
J. Scott0.9
NHS
M. Glover0.7

Matchup history

12/12/23
1358
1/26/24
1861

Team comparison

Points/G
31.8
48.9
Rebounds/G
29.2
31.5
Assists/G
3.4
12.2
Steals/G
9.6
12.2
Blocks/G
2.1
1.6

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jordan-Matthews		6.98.18.210.232.6
Northwood		15.213.614.110.251.8

Season recap

Overall record
9-16
24-6
League
5-12
16-3
Non-League
3-2
3-2
Head to Head
0-2
2-0
Home
4-7
15-2
Away
4-7
9-4
Neutral
1-2
0-0
Playoff
0-0
2-1
In-State
9-16
24-6
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.360
.800
Conference %
.294
.824
PF
814
1,553
PA
1,268
941
VIEW ALL

Common opponents

Cummings
2 - 0
2 - 0
Chatham Central
0 - 2
2 - 0
North Moore
2 - 0
3 - 0
Southeast Alamance
0 - 3
2 - 1
Seaforth
0 - 2
1 - 3
Graham
1 - 1
2 - 0
Bartlett Yancey
0 - 2
2 - 0

Rankings

NC
371
52
Division 2A East
29
3

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