Rocky Mount Prep hadn't done well against KIPP P recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars secured an 85-80 W over the KIPP P Pride. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 75-66 back in January.
Trey'Von Nicholson
| 02/07/25 @ KIPP P | 17 |
| 02/05/25 vs Warren County | 14 |
| 02/04/25 vs Northwest Halifax | 16 |
| 02/01/25 @ Northampton County | 7 |
| 01/31/25 @ North Edgecombe | 8 |
| + 12 more games |
Rocky Mount Prep's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trey'Von Nicholson, who posted 17 points. That's the most points Nicholson has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Qualique Jones, who had 17 points.
Several Pride players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Shakim Manley, who went 11 for 27 on his way to 26 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyrese Holmes, who put up 18 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
The victory (which was Rocky Mount Prep's third in a row) raised their record to 8-11. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 83.7 points over those games. As for KIPP P, their loss dropped their record down to 5-12.
Coming up, Rocky Mount Prep will host Weldon at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Rocky Mount Prep's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Weldon has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for KIPP P, they will head out to take on Northwest Halifax at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. KIPP P is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.6 points per game this season.
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