Camden County is 0-6 against Hertford County since January of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Camden County Bruins and the Hertford County Bears will meet for a tough Bear Battle. Camden County will be strutting in after a win while Hertford County will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with 17 losses in a row dating back to last season, Camden County turned things around against Cape Hatteras on Wednesday. They walked away with a 30-20 victory over the Hurricanes.
| 01/08/25 vs Cape Hatteras | 2 |
| 01/23/24 @ Pasquotank County | 4 |
| 01/26/24 vs Manteo | 3 |
| 01/19/24 @ Holmes | 3 |
| 01/03/24 @ Cape Hatteras | 2 |
Aaliyah Anderson was the offensive standout of the match as she dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards. What's more, she also racked up two steals, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Amaya Allen was another key player, putting up seven points.
Meanwhile, Hertford County played a tough game on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against First Flight, falling 60-25. The Bears were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-8.
Camden County will have to contain Karae' Alfred as she made an impact in Hertford County's last game. She posted seven points along with seven boards and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Belle Wadsworth, who put up four points and six steals.
Camden County's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Hertford County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Camden County has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 23.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Hertford County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 27.6 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Camden County lost to Hertford County on the road by a decisive 51-36 margin in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Thankfully for Camden County, Jaliyah Mitchell (who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 12 boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
