Weldon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 81-65 to the North Edgecombe Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 52-50 back in December of 2024.
It was another big night for Jamauri Cannady, who dropped a double-double with 31 points and 15 rebounds for North Edgecombe. With that strong performance, Cannady is now averaging an impressive 8.3 boards per game. Zyquarius Cherry was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with ten assists and nine steals.
Weldon's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for North Edgecombe, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Weldon won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Rocky Mount Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rocky Mount Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Weldon surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Edgecombe, they will head out on the road to face off against KIPP P at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. North Edgecombe is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.4 points per game this season.
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