Kendrick hadn't done well against Shaw recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Cherokees walked away with a 76-66 win over the Raiders. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cherokees as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Noah Harris
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Leading Kendrick to victory were Andrew Spivey and Noah Harris. Spivey went 5-for-11 on his way to 18 points and five rebounds, while Harris shot 46% from the field en route to 18 points and six boards. Harris has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Jeremiah Johnson was another key player, putting up eight points.
Despite the loss, Shaw still got an impressive performance from Zion Jones, who posted 24 points. Another player making a difference was Brenden Houston-Baldwin, who scored eight points.
Kendrick's record now sits at 15-9. As for Shaw, their record is now 12-11.
Kendrick has already played their next game, a 79-41 loss against Carver on the 7th. As for Shaw, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 71-41 win against Jordan on the 7th.
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