Manteo lost to Gates County two weeks ago and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Redskins were dealt a 56-19 loss at the hands of the Red Barons. While losing is never fun, the Redskins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 362nd, while the Red Barons are ranked 129th).

Hurley Williams
| 02/18/26 @ Gates County | 9 |
| 02/13/26 @ Holmes | 9 |
| 02/11/26 vs Camden County | 15 |
| 02/06/26 vs Gates County | 8 |
| 02/05/26 @ Perquimans County | 9 |
| + 4 more games |
Despite the defeat, Manteo saw an underclassman step up: freshman Hurley Williams posted four points in addition to nine boards and three steals. Williams is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last nine games she's played. Jazmine Cooper was another key player, putting up six points and five boards.
Manteo now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Gates County, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 16 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season.
Manteo does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gates County, they will venture away from home to take on Holmes at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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