Halifax County hadn't done well against Magna Vista recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Comets snuck past the Warriors with a 57-52 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Comets, who have now won three contests in a row.
Bryanna Barksdale
| 01/16/26 @ Magna Vista | 2 |
| 01/13/26 @ Tunstall | 2 |
| 01/12/26 vs Gretna | 5 |
| 01/09/26 vs Mecklenburg County | 5 |
| 01/07/26 vs Bartlett Yancey | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
Halifax County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bryanna Barksdale, who posted 20 points and six boards. Barksdale is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Abriana Mitchell also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Halifax County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups.
Kaitlyn Dalton and Akira Martin certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Dalton dropped a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds, while Martin went 6-for-13 on her way to 13 points in addition to eight boards and five assists. Martin continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Aviana Turner, who put up seven points and five steals.
Halifax County's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Magna Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
Halifax County has already played their next game, a 48-40 defeat against Bassett on the 20th. As for Magna Vista, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 51-44 loss against George Washington on the 20th.
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