Bunn is 1-9 against Roanoke Rapids since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bunn Wildcats will host the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets at 5:45 p.m.
Last Wednesday, Bunn didn't have quite enough to beat Southern Nash and fell 44-41.
Despite their loss, Bunn saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Makayla Richardson, who posted 16 points and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. That was a full 39% of Bunn's points, marking the third time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points. Ny'Lah Mitchell was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Roanoke Rapids, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat Southeast Halifax 64-28. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Yellowjackets considering their 19-point performance the matchup before.
Bunn's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Roanoke Rapids, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Bunn ended up a good deal behind Roanoke Rapids when the teams last played back in February of 2024, losing 30-11. Can Bunn avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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