If Southeast Halifax was riding high fresh off their 59-16 takedown of KIPP P last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Southeast Halifax Trojans lost 56-32 to the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets on Thursday. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-11.
Southeast Halifax's loss came despite strong showings from Ja'Niyla Pierce and Azaria Morgan. Pierce scored 11 points plus seven assists and two steals, while Morgan had ten points. Pierce is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Leading Roanoke Rapids to victory were Shaniah Daniels and Zoey Thomas. Daniels dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds, while Thomas dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kara Baird, who posted four points in addition to nine rebounds and three steals.
Having lost for the first time this season, Southeast Halifax fell to 2-1.
Southeast Halifax didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 41-38 defeat against Weldon on the 6th. As for Roanoke Rapids, they are taking a road trip to take on KIPP P at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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