Southeast Halifax was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 41-40 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars. The Trojans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Jaguars earlier this season, when they won 47-37.
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alarrah Powell, who posted 17 points. Ja'Niyla Pierce was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
Rocky Mount Prep got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jada Silver out in front who scored 14 points and four steals. Silver has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Mykhalah Lynch, who had six points along with 13 boards and three steals.
Southeast Halifax's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Rocky Mount Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
Southeast Halifax will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Weldon at 6:00 p.m. on January 28th. As for Rocky Mount Prep, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars challenge the Wilson Prep Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on January 28th. The timing is sure in Wilson Prep's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Rocky Mount Prep has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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