Basketball Recap: Nazir Shaw's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Warren County over Louisburg + How To Watch

Warren County suffered their closest defeat since February 4th on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Louisburg Warriors by a score of 45-42. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.

Nazir Shaw

Points

12/02/25 vs Louisburg	20
11/20/25 vs Vance Charter	21
02/25/25 vs North Edgecombe	38

Warren County's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nazir Shaw, who shot 44% from the field to rack up 20 points. Shaw is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 20 or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jeremiahe Kearney, who posted eight points and five rebounds.

Leading Louisburg to victory were Micheal McLean and Jeremiah Closs. McLean dropped a double-double with 18 points and 11 boards, while Closs went 6-for-10 en route to 15 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which McLean has scored at least a third of the Warriors' points.

Warren County's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Louisburg, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.

Looking ahead, Warren County will welcome Vance County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will be up against the Vipers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 57 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Louisburg, they are taking a road trip to face off against Falls Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' defense better be ready for this one: the Firebirds have averaged an impressive 61.8 points per game this season.