Vance County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were beaten by the South Granville Vikings 88-44. The Vipers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 54-19.
When it comes to explaining why Vance County lost, don't look at Tyshawn Alston. Despite the final result, he went 6 for 13 to rack up 15 points and five rebounds. Brian Hawkins also deserves some recognition as he scored his first points of the season.
South Granville found their leader in sophomore KJ Terry, who went 11 of 13 on his way to 26 points in addition to eight steals and six assists. What's more, Terry also posted a 85% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mason Brown, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine boards.
Vance County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for South Granville, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing J.F. Webb the next time they take the court. Vance County will head out to face J.F. Webb at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while South Granville will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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