North Johnston won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They took a blow against the South Granville Vikings, falling 75-42. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 441st, while the Vikings are ranked 116th).
| 12/13/24 vs South Granville | 3 |
| 12/01/23 @ Smithfield-Selma | 3 |
| 11/28/23 @ Hobbton | 3 |
| 12/28/23 vs Vance Charter | 3 |
| 12/27/23 vs Research Triangle | 3 |
North Johnston's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaleb Pone, who posted 11 points. What's more, Pone also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Keno Jones was another key player, putting up eight points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, North Johnston smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
South Granville found their leader in sophomore KJ Terry, who went 9 of 18 on his way to 27 points along with eight rebounds and six assists. Terry also set a new season-high mark in blocks with three. DJ Hicks was another key player, posting 14 points along with six steals and five boards.
North Johnston's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for South Granville, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
North Johnston will look to defend their home court on December 20th against Southeast Raleigh at 7:30 p.m. As for South Granville, they will head out to take on Vance County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Granville knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Vance County likes a good challenge.
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