Christian Phelps
| 02/13/26 vs Sallie B. Howard | 7 |
| 02/16/26 @ North East Carolina Prep | 5 |
| 01/19/26 vs Norcom | 3 |
| 01/20/26 vs North East Carolina Prep | 2 |
| 02/11/26 @ North Edgecombe | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
If North East Carolina Prep wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Washington County, they should've done a better job of containing Christian Phelps. The Panthers enjoyed a cozy 79-63 win over the Huskies on Monday for which the team can thank Phelps, who dropped a double-double with 29 points and 14 rebounds. He also grabbed five steals, which is notable because Washington County is 2-1 when he posts at least three steals, but 4-11 otherwise.
Another player making a difference was Rashawn Linson, who posted eight points. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
When it comes to explaining why North East Carolina Prep lost, don't look at Chadwick Barnes. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 30 points and 14 boards. The contest was Barnes' 14th in a row with at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Garrett, who shot 44% from the field en route to 22 points and five rebounds.
The victory made it two in a row for Washington County and bumps their season record up to 6-12. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 79.5 points over those games. As for North East Carolina Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Washington County will head out to challenge Wilson Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 55 points in their last six contests. As for North East Carolina Prep, they will square off against North Edgecombe at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Huskies' defense better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 62.4 points per game this season.
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