Basketball Recap: North Edgecombe Warriors vs. Weldon Chargers
There's no place like home for North Edgecombe, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Weldon Chargers 52-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted against the Chargers since January 31, 2020.
North Edgecombe's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jamauri Cannady led the charge by dropping a double-double on 19 points and 15 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Isavius Arrington, who earned nine points in addition to three blocks.
North Edgecombe's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points per game. As for Weldon, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Edgecombe will venture away from home to challenge Rocky Mount Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Rocky Mount Prep's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Weldon, they will head out on the road to face off against Northampton County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Northampton County has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 192 points over their last three matches.
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