Panthers
| 12/27/24 vs Neuse Charter | 55-53 |
| 12/26/24 vs Wake Prep Academy | 62-37 |
| 12/13/24 vs South Granville | 58-18 |
| 12/10/24 @ Rosewood | 32-18 |
| 12/06/24 @ Smithfield-Selma | 50-21 |
| + 4 more games |
North Johnston extended their winning streak to nine games thanks to a huge performance from Amiyah Grimes. The North Johnston Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 55-53 win over the Neuse Charter Cougars on Friday thanks in part to Grimes, who went 11 for 19 on her way to 28 points and five rebounds. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
Neuse Charter's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lily Temple, who posted 21 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Yedidia Tsolenyanu, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
North Johnston's victory bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Neuse Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-4.
North Johnston and Neuse Charter should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. North Johnston (ranked 73rd) will meet Franklin Academy (ranked 285th) at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. North Johnston's defense has only allowed 23.4 points per game this season, so Neuse Charter's offense will have their work cut out for them. Meanwhile, Neuse Charter (ranked 157th) will meet Wayne Country Day (ranked 587th) at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025.
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