Neuse Charter lost against North Johnston back in December of 2022 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Neuse Charter Cougars fell just short of the North Johnston Panthers by a score of 55-53.
Neuse Charter's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lily Temple, who posted 21 points. Yedidia Tsolenyanu was another key player, dropping a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
North Johnston found their leader in sophomore Amiyah Grimes, who went 11 of 19 on her way to 28 points and five rebounds. With that strong performance, Grimes is now averaging an impressive 15.7 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Samantha Boswell, who put up ten points and seven rebounds.
Neuse Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 12-4. As for North Johnston, the win keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Neuse Charter and North Johnston should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. Neuse Charter (ranked 157th) will meet Wayne Country Day (ranked 587th) at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025. Neuse Charter is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.4 points per game this season. Meanwhile, North Johnston (ranked 73rd) will meet Franklin Academy (ranked 285th) at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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