East Duplin had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 58-53 victory over the Richlands Wildcats on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Calvin Harper had an outrageously good game as he went 8 for 12 on his way to 21 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Zachary Ball, who posted ten points.
Jo?Nathan Kennon and Lenny Halftner-Hunter certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Kennon almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine boards, while Halftner-Hunter dropped a double-double on 24 points and 17 boards. That's the most rebounds Halftner-Hunter has posted since back in January. Eric Collins was another key player, putting up five points.
Richlands' defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
East Duplin wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 52-44 loss against Richlands on the 10th. As for Richlands, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 58-55 defeat against Northside - Jacksonville on the 4th.
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