Southern Nash came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 54-34 to the Rocky Mount Gryphons. While losing is never fun, the Firebirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Gryphons are ranked 43rd).
Southern Nash's loss came despite strong showings from Hailey Knight and Anastasia Fields. Knight posted ten points along with eight rebounds and three blocks, while Fields scored nine points and three steals.
Even though they lost, Southern Nash smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive games.
It was another big night for Kira Jones, who went 9-for-17 on her way to 23 points in addition to five boards and five steals for Rocky Mount. Jones is crushing it when it comes to points: she's scored at least 15 every time she's taken the court this season. McKinley Battle was another key player, putting up eight points along with nine rebounds and three steals.
Southern Nash's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Rocky Mount, they pushed their record up to 16-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Coincidentally, Southern Nash and Rocky Mount will both be playing Northern Nash the next time they take the court. Rocky Mount will head out to face Northern Nash at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while Southern Nash will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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