Basketball Recap: Perquimans' Winning Streak Snapped at 13 Games

It was fun while it lasted, but Perquimans's undefeated season came to an end after 13 games on Tuesday. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 47-46 to the Gates County Red Barons. The matchup marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Perquimans' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lailana Marie Harris, who posted 19 points and five rebounds. Marie Harris has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last nine times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kaydee Hunter, who earned 13 points and four steals.

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Even though they lost, Perquimans smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 43 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Gates County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Zoey Nowell out in front who went 6 of 8 on her way to 14 points along with eight boards and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of London Barber, who went 6 of 10 on her way to 16 points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists.

Having lost for the first time this season, Perquimans fell to 13-1. As for Gates County, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.

Perquimans and Gates County should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. Perquimans (ranked 63rd) will meet Martin County (ranked 268th) at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Perquimans' defense has only allowed 27.4 points per game this season, so Gates County's offense will have their work cut out for them. Meanwhile, Gates County (ranked 67th) will meet Bear Grass Charter (ranked 258th) at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Perquimans is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.3 points per game this season.