In what's become a running theme this season, the Washington County Panthers gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They blew past Tarboro 77-53. Given Washington County's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 135th, while Tarboro is ranked 443rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Washington County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brandon Carter Jr., who scored 17 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. Carter Jr. is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last three games he's played. Ke'Vontae Lucas was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Washington County's victory bumped their record up to 19-2. As for Tarboro, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-13.
Washington County will take on Bertie at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bertie will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Washington County surely won't give up without a fight. Tarboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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