Preview: Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets vs. Nash Central Bulldogs
The Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Nash Central Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Roanoke Rapids is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
You can't lose the contest if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Roanoke Rapids' strategy against Bunn on Tuesday. Roanoke Rapids strolled past Bunn with points to spare, taking the game 30-11.
Roanoke Rapids got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Shaniah Daniels out in front who scored eight points along with 13 rebounds and three blocks. Daniels is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last 11 games she's played. Kara Baird was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five rebounds and five steals.
In what's become a running theme this season, Nash Central gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Southeast Halifax 46-12 on the road. The squad ran away with 35 points in the first half and mostly just sat on those to pick up the win.
Nash Central found their leader in underclassman JaKayla Gay, who scored 13 points along with four steals. Another player making a difference was Nataiya Lane, who scored 11 points along with two steals.
Roanoke Rapids' win bumped their record up to 5-13. As for Nash Central, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-7.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Roanoke Rapids have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Nash Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 29.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Roanoke Rapids suffered a grim 49-28 defeat to Nash Central in their previous matchup back in January. Will Roanoke Rapids have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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