Smithfield-Selma couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 73-66 to the Triton Hawks on Friday. The Spartans just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Smithfield-Selma still got an impressive performance from Lorenzo Smith, who went 8 for 13 en route to 21 points plus six rebounds and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Jaime Groves, who had seven points plus seven rebounds and five assists.
Even though they lost, Smithfield-Selma smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Triton to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ro'Mello Pegues, who went 9 for 16 en route to 22 points plus five assists and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Demarbiaz Devane, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds.
Smithfield-Selma will venture away from home to square off against North Johnston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Triton, they will be taking part in a tournament against Overhills at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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