Beddingfield triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Kamyla Hill

By Team Reports Feb 7, 2024, 6:10am

Recap: Beddingfield Bruins vs. North Johnston Panthers

The Beddingfield Bruins meant business on Tuesday, getting buckets from all over the court against a Panthers squad that has allowed just 26.89 points per contest. Beddingfield came out on top in a nail-biter against North Johnston and snuck past 57-55. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Beddingfield also won the last time the pair played back in January.

It was another big night for Kamyla Hill, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. She hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. Natasha Marshall was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with five assists and five steals.

Beddingfield has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. As for North Johnston, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-5.

Beddingfield will head out on the road to challenge Eastern Wayne at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern Wayne is coming into the matchup with six straight wins at home, meaning Beddingfield will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. North Johnston will take on Goldsboro at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Johnston will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings (they are ranked 247th, while Goldsboro is ranked 56th).