Tarboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 36-30 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Jaguars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rocky Mount Prep to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mykaylah Lynch, who posted six points and 17 rebounds. Lynch is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Sumaya Lancaster was another key player, putting up nine points.
Tarboro's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Rocky Mount Prep, they moved to 3-5 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Tarboro will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Riverside-Martin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rocky Mount Prep, they will venture away from home to challenge Northwest Halifax at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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