Basketball Recap: Overhills Find Success

Ja'Von Motta

Points

02/11/25 @ Pine Forest	26
01/31/25 @ Westover	6
01/28/25 vs Western Harnett	11
01/18/25 vs Freedom Christian Academy	17
01/17/25 vs Terry Sanford	14
+ 13 more games

Pine Forest came into Tuesday's contest looking for another win against Overhills, but Ja'Von Motta wouldn't allow it. The Overhills Jaguars managed a 52-47 win over the Pine Forest Trojans on Tuesday thanks in part to Motta, who went 9-for-18 on his way to 26 points. That's the most points he has posted since back in November of 2024.

Deshaun Barton was another key player, putting up 13 points along with five assists and four steals. He has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times he's played.

Pine Forest's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Kabori Simmons, who put up 13 points, and Jaidon Moore, who went 5-for-7 en route to 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Tubbs, who scored five points and seven rebounds.

Overhills' record is now 14-8. As for Pine Forest, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season.

Coming up, Overhills will head out to face off against E.E. Smith at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. E.E. Smith will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Overhills surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pine Forest, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 67-65 win against Richmond on the 12th.