Warren County hadn't done well against Vance County recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Warren County Eagles took down the Vance County Vipers 65-50. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 48-47 back in December of 2024.
Warren County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tony Henderson out in front who went 5 for 10 en route to 13 points in addition to five boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Nazir Shaw, who went 6 of 10 on his way to 14 points and eight rebounds.
Warren County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
Despite the loss, Vance County still got an impressive performance from Damon Heggie, Jr, who posted 19 points along with five boards and three steals. The dominant performance gave Heggie, Jr a new career-high in points. Tyshawn Alston was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Eagles
| 01/25/25 vs Vance County | 65-50 |
| 01/24/25 vs Weldon | 51-28 |
| 01/17/25 vs Northwest Halifax | 66-54 |
| 12/13/24 vs KIPP P | 61-49 |
Warren County's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points per game. As for Vance County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Warren County has already played their next game, a 65-59 loss against North Edgecombe on the 28th. As for Vance County, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 88-44 defeat against South Granville on the 28th.
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