Basketball Game Preview: Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets vs. Northern Nash Knights

The Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets will square off against the Northern Nash Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Roanoke Rapids and four for Northern Nash.

Roanoke Rapids saw some tournament action on Saturday. The match between them and J.H. Rose didn't end well, with Roanoke Rapids falling 37-19. The game marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, Northern Nash was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 43-39 to Bunn.

Northern Nash's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Roanoke Rapids, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.

Roanoke Rapids came up short against Northern Nash in their previous meeting back in February, falling 50-40. Can Roanoke Rapids avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.