Scotland suffered their biggest loss since December 10, 2024 on Thursday. They lost 59-36 to the Pinecrest Patriots. While losing is never fun, the Fighting Scots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 530th, while the Patriots are ranked 142nd).
Despite the defeat, Scotland saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jerrison Dixon went 5 of 10 on his way to 13 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Dajuan Gibson, who posted five points and five rebounds.
Fighting Scots
| 01/09/25 @ Pinecrest | 36-59 |
| 01/08/25 vs Whiteville | 50-61 |
| 01/04/25 @ Cheraw | 53-62 |
Even though they lost, Scotland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 30 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Scotland's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Pinecrest, they pushed their record up to 10-4 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Scotland will host Lee County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Scotland is facing Lee County at the right time seeing as Lee County is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Pinecrest, they will take on Hoke County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinecrest has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 180 points over their last three games.
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