Preview: KIPP P Pride vs. Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets
KIPP P is 2-8 against Roanoke Rapids since December of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The KIPP P Pride will head out on the road to face off against the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets at 6:00 p.m. KIPP P is hoping to put an end to an 11-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
On Tuesday, KIPP P was beaten by Northampton County 77-1. KIPP P was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-1.
Meanwhile, Roanoke Rapids lost to Franklinton on the road by a decisive 53-38 margin on Tuesday. Roanoke Rapids has struggled against Franklinton recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
KIPP P's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Roanoke Rapids, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
KIPP P might still be hurting after the 48-24 defeat they got from Roanoke Rapids in their previous meeting back in November of 2019. Thankfully for KIPP P, Rylie Wade (who scored seven points along with nine rebounds and four steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
