Basketball Recap: Martin County Skates Past North East Carolina Prep with Ease

Gators

Margin (Wins)

02/07/25 vs North East Carolina Prep	48
01/09/25 @ North East Carolina Prep	44
01/03/25 @ Tarboro	42
01/31/25 vs Tarboro	37
01/07/25 vs Bertie	31

Martin County won the last time they faced North East Carolina Prep and things went their way on Friday too. The Martin County Gators blew past the North East Carolina Prep Husky 53-5. The Gators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 21 points or more this season.

Martin County's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.8 points over those games. As for North East Carolina Prep, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-23.

Coming up, Martin County will take on Washington County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North East Carolina Prep, they will face off against Gates County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gates County's defense has only allowed 28 points per game this season, so North East Carolina Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.