The Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fifth straight loss. Their tough 45-25 loss to Tarboro might stick with them for a while. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Rocky Mount Prep has suffered against Tarboro since February 16, 2016.
Tyasha Jones was Rocky Mount Prep's leading scorer, having posted seven points.
Rocky Mount Prep's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-7. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 22.0 points per game. As for Tarboro, their victory bumped their record up to 5-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rocky Mount Prep will take on Wilson Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tarboro, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Washington County at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th.
