The West Carteret Patriots and the Kinston Vikings are set to duel on Tuesday.
Last Tuesday, West Carteret came up short against Pamlico County and fell 54-45. The loss was the Patriots' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Kinston gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener last Wednesday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 54-16 victory over Richlands.
Kinston's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ariyona Willis, who had 14 points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Aleah Hill, who had 12 points plus three steals and two blocks.
Having lost for the first time this season, West Carteret fell to 2-1. As for Kinston, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
West Carteret came up short against Kinston in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 52-41. Can West Carteret avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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