The James Kenan Tigers will square off against the Clinton Dark Horses at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
On Thursday, James Kenan came up short against Kinston and fell 50-38. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 371st, while the Vikings are ranked 71st).
Meanwhile, Clinton won against Midway on Tuesday with 63 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. Clinton breezed by West Bladen to the tune of 63-30. The Dark Horses have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 30 points or more this season.
Clinton pushed their record up to 9-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.8 points per game. As for James Kenan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
James Kenan couldn't quite finish off Clinton in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 and fell 55-52. Will James Kenan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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