Vipers
| 01/03/25 @ Carrboro | 64 |
| 12/27/24 @ Bunn | 63 |
| 12/28/24 vs Corinth Holders | 56 |
| 12/05/24 vs Wake Forest | 48 |
| 12/20/24 vs Warren County | 47 |
Vance County scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a hard 83-64 fall against the Carrboro Jaguars. If the Vipers were looking for revenge after losing 71-67 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Vance County lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Harold Timberlake, IV, who posted 15 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Those four steals gave Timberlake, IV a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayden Roberts, who went 5 for 7 on his way to 12 points in addition to six rebounds and four blocks.
Even though they lost, Vance County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in seven consecutive games.
It was another big night for Bakari Watkins, who dropped a double-double on 35 points and 12 boards for Carrboro. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Kanjorski, who went 6 of 9 on his way to 16 points and seven rebounds.
Vance County has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.2 points per game. As for Carrboro, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-8.
Vance County will venture away from home to challenge Granville Central at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Vance County is facing Granville Central at the right time seeing as Granville Central is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Carrboro, they will welcome South Granville at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carrboro has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 216 points over their last three contests.
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