Basketball Recap: Knightdale Knights vs. Southeast Raleigh Bulldogs
Knightdale kicked off their season on the road on Saturday and hit a couple of potholes. They received a blow as they fell 49-35 to the Southeast Raleigh Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 42-39 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Knightdale's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ja?Kiyah Moore, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Moore a new career-high in field goal percentage (80%). Another player making a difference was Taya Anderson, who earned 11 points.
Southeast Raleigh's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dariyah Harris, who scored 14 points. Korryn Davis was another key player, scoring 11 points.
Knightdale will challenge Cleveland at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Southeast Raleigh, they will face off against Millbrook at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Southeast Raleigh will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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