Gates County lost against Washington County back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Gates County Red Barons were outmatched by the Washington County Panthers and fell 81-47. While losing is never fun, the Red Barons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 470th, while the Panthers are ranked 123rd).
Leading Washington County to victory were Brandon Carter Jr. and Christian Phelps. Carter Jr. went 8 for 16 to rack up 21 points and six assists, while Phelps dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 boards. Carter Jr.'s evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Ishawn Fuller, who posted seven points and five rebounds.
Gates County's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Washington County, their win bumped their record up to 14-2.
Coming up, Gates County is taking a road trip to take on North East Carolina Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North East Carolina Prep is on a four-game streak of home losses, Gates County a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change. As for Washington County, they will welcome Martin County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Martin County will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Washington County surely won't give up without a fight.
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