Holmes had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 54-49 win over the Perquimans Pirates on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Aces as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Holmes' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brandon Cherry led the charge by posting 16 points plus six rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Naijhir White, who earned eight points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
Holmes smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Perquimans' defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Holmes has already played their next game, a 64-59 win against Ocracoke on the 4th. Perquimans has also already played their next matchup (against Holmes), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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