North Pitt hasn't had much luck against Greene Central recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The North Pitt Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Greene Central Rams at 7:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
North Pitt is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took an 81-75 hit to the loss column at the hands of Eastern Wayne. The Panthers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
| 12/11/24 @ Eastern Wayne | 17 |
| 01/10/24 vs Ayden - Grifton | 16 |
| 02/19/24 @ Washington | 16 |
| 12/27/23 vs North Lenoir | 16 |
| 02/09/24 @ Washington | 15 |
Despite the defeat, North Pitt had strong showings from Trakeyvion Pittman, who went 8 for 13 on his way to 17 points and eight assists, and Dontarius Roberson, who posted 18 points and five boards. Those 17 points gave Pittman a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of J'Khye Dixon, who had nine points.
Meanwhile, Greene Central came up short against Beddingfield on Tuesday and fell 58-51. The loss was the Rams' first of the season.
North Pitt will have to contain Dontrez Evans as he made an impact in Greene Central's last game. He went 8 of 19 on his way to 21 points and six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Mike Suggs, who posted five points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
Having lost for the first time this season, Greene Central fell to 2-1. As for North Pitt, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
North Pitt came up short against Greene Central in their previous meeting back in January, falling 71-61. Can North Pitt avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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