After losing to Richmond the last time they met, Pine Forest decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Pine Forest Trojans narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Richmond Raiders 67-65.
Angelo Jones
| 02/12/25 vs Richmond | 67% |
| 02/11/25 vs Overhills | 50% |
| 02/07/25 @ Harnett Central | 58% |
| 02/04/25 @ Triton | 50% |
| 01/31/25 @ E.E. Smith | 60% |
| + 5 more games |
Pine Forest's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Angelo Jones led the charge by going 10-for-15 en route to 22 points and eight rebounds. Jones is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last ten games he's played. Jordan Tubbs was another key player, going 8-for-11 on his way to 17 points and six boards.
Pine Forest smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive matchups.
Richmond's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chance Crowder, who went 5-for-12 to rack up 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ahaiver McDonald, who posted 14 points.
Pine Forest's record now sits at 14-10. As for Richmond, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-8.
Pine Forest does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Richmond, they are taking a road trip to face off against Scotland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Richmond knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 11 games -- so hopefully Scotland likes a good challenge.
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