Basketball Preview: West Carteret Patriots vs. Kinston Vikings
The West Carteret Patriots and the Kinston Vikings are set to duel on Tuesday.
Last Tuesday, West Carteret came up short against Pamlico County and fell 54-45. The loss was the Patriots' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Kinston gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener last Wednesday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 54-16 victory over Richlands.
Kinston's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ariyona Willis, who had 14 points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Aleah Hill, who had 12 points plus three steals and two blocks.
Having lost for the first time this season, West Carteret fell to 2-1. As for Kinston, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
West Carteret came up short against Kinston in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 52-41. Can West Carteret avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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