Basketball Recap: Northern Nash Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Feb 10, 2025, 6:24pm

Basketball Recap: Northern Nash Knights vs. Rocky Mount Gryphons

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Northern Nash was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Rocky Mount Gryphons and fell 57-16. The match marked the Knights' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

It was another big night for Kira Jones, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and ten steals for Rocky Mount. Jones' evening made it 17 games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. McKinley Battle was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to five boards and five steals.

Northern Nash's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Rocky Mount, the win (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 17-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northern Nash won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Southern Nash at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rocky Mount, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll take on Franklinton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mount is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.1 points per game this season.

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