North East Carolina Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 59-53 heartbreaker at the hands of the Gates County Red Barons. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Red Barons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 49-47 two weeks ago.
Chadwick Barnes and Christian Garrett certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Barnes dropped a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds, while Garrett dropped a double-double with 23 points and 11 boards. Barnes is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Jayden King was another key player, putting up seven points along with seven boards and three steals.
| 02/11/25 vs Gates County | 53-59 |
| 02/07/25 @ Martin County | 36-60 |
| 02/05/25 vs Bertie | 49-72 |
| 02/04/25 vs Washington County | 45-72 |
| 01/31/25 vs Perquimans | 57-68 |
| 01/29/25 @ Gates County | 47-49 |
Even though they lost, North East Carolina Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 46 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
North East Carolina Prep's record is now 12-11. As for Gates County, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13.
North East Carolina Prep has already played their next game, a 69-49 defeat against Washington County on the 12th. Gates County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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