Rocky Mount is a perfect 10-0 against Southern Nash since January of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Rocky Mount Gryphons will host the Southern Nash Firebirds at 6:00 p.m. Rocky Mount will be looking to extend their current 15-game winning streak.
Rocky Mount is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Northern Nash: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Rocky Mount blew Northern Nash out of the water with a 70-33 final score. The Gryphons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 20 points or more this season.
Kira Jones
| 02/14/25 vs Northern Nash | 5 |
| 02/11/25 vs Franklinton | 6 |
| 02/10/25 @ Northern Nash | 10 |
| 02/07/25 @ Southern Nash | 5 |
| 02/05/25 vs Bunn | 6 |
| + 14 more games |
Kira Jones and ZaNadiyah Harris were among the main playmakers for Rocky Mount as the former posted 14 points in addition to eight assists and five steals and the latter went 8-for-12 en route to 19 points along with six boards and five steals. Jones is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was McKinley Battle, who had seven points and three steals.
Rocky Mount smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Southern Nash, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 47-37 victory over Northern Nash on Monday.
Rocky Mount's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.7 points over those games. As for Southern Nash, their victory bumped their record up to 10-11.
Rocky Mount took their win against Southern Nash when the teams last played last Friday by a conclusive 54-34. Will Rocky Mount repeat their success, or does Southern Nash have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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