Corinth Holders was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 21st straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 55-46 to the South Johnston Trojans. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 467th, while the Trojans are ranked 221st).
Corinth Holders lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Jalen Chandler, who posted 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of James Hemby, who put up eight points.
Cole Norris continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for South Johnston, dropping a double-double on 22 points and 15 boards. Another player making a difference was Maddox Sills, who earned ten points and five rebounds.
Corinth Holders' loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for South Johnston, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Corinth Holders wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 65-36 defeat against Fuquay - Varina on the 11th. As for South Johnston, they will venture away from home to face off against Smithfield-Selma at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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