KIPP P hadn't done well against North Edgecombe recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The KIPP P Pride secured a 48-44 W over the North Edgecombe Warriors. That's two games straight that the Pride have won by exactly four points.
Defeat or not, North Edgecombe got some senior leadership from Jahmir Parker and Isavius Arrington. Parker dropped a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Arrington dropped a double-double with ten points and ten boards. What's more, Parker also posted three blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2024.
The win made it two in a row for KIPP P and bumps their season record up to 7-12. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points over those games. As for North Edgecombe, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.
KIPP P does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Edgecombe, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Northampton County at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (North Edgecombe has won six straight at home, while Northampton County won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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