The Kinston Vikings and the James Kenan Tigers will face off at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday without much rest having both just played. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kinston will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Southwest Onslow, who they had gone 1-6 against in their seven prior meetings. Kinston enjoyed a cozy 51-37 victory over Southwest Onslow on Wednesday. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 60th, while the Stallions are ranked 251st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, James Kenan's contest on Wednesday was close up to the half, which is when they kicked things up a notch. They were the clear victor by a 51-29 margin over South Lenoir. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted since January 4, 2024.
James Kenan found their leader in sophomore Y'Anna Rivers, who went 13 of 23 on her way to 31 points. With that strong performance, Rivers is now averaging an impressive 17.4 points per game.
Kinston's victory bumped their record up to 11-1. As for James Kenan, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Kinston and James Kenan were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, but Kinston came up empty-handed after a 45-44 defeat. Will Kinston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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