Rocky Mount Prep's game on Saturday was all tied up 35-35 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 70-59 to the Northampton County Jaguars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Rocky Mount Prep this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 76-64 back in December of 2024.
Saveion Wall
| 02/01/25 @ Northampton County | 55% |
| 01/31/25 @ North Edgecombe | 38% |
| 01/29/25 @ Weldon | 40% |
| 01/28/25 @ Wilson Prep | 0% |
| 01/17/25 vs Southeast Halifax | 56% |
| + 4 more games |
Rocky Mount Prep lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Saveion Wall, who went 6 for 11 to rack up 15 points and three steals. Thanks to that strong game, Wall now owns an excellent 45.1% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Rashyd Johnson, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Rocky Mount Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Northampton County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Torrey Harris, who went 8 of 15 en route to 21 points and three steals. Jiyoun Williams was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to seven boards and five assists.
Rocky Mount Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Northampton County, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-5.
Rocky Mount Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 91-90 victory against Northwest Halifax on the 4th. As for Northampton County, they have also already played their next contest, a 46-43 win against Warren County on the 4th.
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