Ayden - Grifton came into Saturday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 55-44 win over the North Lenoir Hawks on Saturday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 83-45 two weeks ago.
Ayden - Grifton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jahmir Outlaw led the charge by putting up 15 points. Outlaw is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was EJ Ruffin, who posted 12 points.
The victory got Ayden - Grifton back to even at 5-5. As for North Lenoir, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ayden - Grifton will welcome Greene Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for North Lenoir, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Southwest Onslow at 8:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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