North Lenoir was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell 55-44 to the Ayden - Grifton Chargers. That's two games in a row now that the Hawks have lost by exactly 11 points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ayden - Grifton to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jahmir Outlaw, who posted 15 points. Outlaw continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. EJ Ruffin was another key player, putting up 12 points.
North Lenoir's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Ayden - Grifton, they moved to 5-5 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Lenoir will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Southwest Onslow at 8:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Ayden - Grifton, they will challenge Greene Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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