It was a proper cat-fight when Rocky Mount Prep faced off against Wilson Prep on Tuesday. The Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars received a blow as they fell 87-73 to the Wilson Prep Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Jaguars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 421st, while the Tigers are ranked 148th).
Rocky Mount Prep's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaylan Barfield, who went 7 of 16 to rack up 16 points and seven assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Kobe Davis, who almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine boards.
Jaguars
| 01/28/25 @ Wilson Prep | 18 |
| 12/13/24 vs Northampton County | 10 |
| 12/10/24 vs North Edgecombe | 10 |
| 11/26/24 @ Southeast Halifax | 10 |
| 01/17/25 vs Southeast Halifax | 8 |
Barfield wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Rocky Mount Prep was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Wilson Prep got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Elijah Newsome out in front who went 10 for 14 en route to 25 points and three blocks. With that strong performance, Newsome is now averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game. Another player making a difference was Keontae Barron, who posted 15 points in addition to five assists and four steals.
Rocky Mount Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Wilson Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Rocky Mount Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 77-70 victory against Weldon on the 29th. As for Wilson Prep, they have also already played their next contest, a 57-52 win against KIPP P on the 4th.
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