If KIPP P was feeling good fresh off their 68-42 takedown of Weldon last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The KIPP P Pride took an 85-80 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Wednesday (68), the Pride still had to take the loss.
Shakim Manley
| 02/07/25 vs Rocky Mount Prep | 26 |
| 02/04/25 vs Wilson Prep | 13 |
| 02/01/25 @ Southeast Halifax | 17 |
| 01/28/25 vs Northampton County | 11 |
| 01/27/25 vs Northwest Halifax | 6 |
| + 10 more games |
KIPP P lost on Friday despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Shakim Manley, who went 11 for 27 to rack up 26 points and seven rebounds. That's the most points Manley has posted since back in December of 2024. Tyrese Holmes was another key player, putting up 18 points along with seven boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, KIPP P smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rocky Mount Prep to victory, but perhaps none more so than Trey'Von Nicholson, who earned 17 points. Another player making a difference was Qualique Jones, who put up 17 points.
KIPP P's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Rocky Mount Prep, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-11.
Looking ahead, KIPP P will head out on the road to face off against Northwest Halifax at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. KIPP P is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.6 points per game this season. As for Rocky Mount Prep, they will welcome Weldon at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mount Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past ten matches -- so hopefully Weldon likes a good challenge.
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