Pender had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it six. They were beaten by the Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs 68-22. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 63-42 on Friday.
As for Wallace-Rose Hill, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 63.3 points this season.
Jawon Carr had a dynamite game, almost dropping a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. Carr is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Kayden Keith was another key player, going 6-for-12 to rack up 17 points.
Pender and Jacksonville will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on the 18th. As for Wallace-Rose Hill, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 62-57 victory against East Duplin on the 12th.
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