Northern Nash had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 64-47 victory over the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets on Friday. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 107th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 314th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Northern Nash got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jah'Marzea Williams out in front who went 5 of 7 en route to 22 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kingston Little, who went 7 of 10 on his way to 18 points and six rebounds.
Despite the loss, Roanoke Rapids still got an impressive performance from Quentez Richardson, who posted nine points and seven assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Bobby Hawkins Jr., who put up eight points and 11 boards.
Northern Nash's record is now 7-5. As for Roanoke Rapids, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-4.
Northern Nash didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, an 83-55 victory against Nash Central on the 7th. As for Roanoke Rapids, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 58-55 defeat against Rocky Mount on the 7th.
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