Dixon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They were beaten by the Swansboro Pirates 68-30. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 623rd, while the Pirates are ranked ninth).
Dixon's loss came despite strong showings from Jacorian Taylor and Dylan Langston. Taylor posted seven points in addition to six rebounds and five steals, while Langston scored 11 points.
Swansboro's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jermaine Cunningham led the charge by going 6 for 10 on his way to 14 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonah Holt, who went 5 of 7 en route to 12 points.
Dixon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Swansboro, they pushed their record up to 12-0 with the victory, which was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Dixon will welcome White Oak at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Swansboro, they and New Hanover will face off at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. New Hanover will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Swansboro surely won't give up without a fight.
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