
Seahawks
01/17/25 vs Lejeune | 63 |
01/16/25 vs Mattamuskeet | 60 |
11/22/24 @ Princeton | 58 |
01/09/25 @ Mattamuskeet | 57 |
12/13/24 @ North East Carolina Prep | 56 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Southside). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Lejeune Devil Pups 63-32. That's more bragging rights for the Seahawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Southside's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tamya Smith, who went 9 for 14 on her way to 20 points in addition to five boards and three steals. That's the most points Smith has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was I'Kiriyah Minor, who went 5 of 11 en route to 14 points and six rebounds.
Southside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Lejeune still got an impressive performance from Madison McQueen, who posted 14 points along with six boards and five steals. McQueen is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tiara Davis, who put up nine points and six rebounds.
Southside pushed their record up to 10-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points per game. As for Lejeune, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Southside will venture away from home to challenge East Carteret at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lejeune, they will host Northside - Pinetown at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Northside - Pinetown's defense has only allowed 29.3 points per game this season, so Lejeune's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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