Panthers
| 02/25/25 @ Lakewood | 72 |
| 01/14/25 @ Tarboro | 68 |
| 01/17/25 vs Bertie | 66 |
| 12/30/24 vs Hobgood Charter | 65 |
| 01/30/25 vs Tarboro | 64 |
With a playoff win on the line, Washington County rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They snuck past the Lakewood Leopards with a 72-67 victory. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Washington County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ke'Myia Young, who posted 26 points. Young's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Carter, who went 9-for-18 on her way to 21 points.
Washington County was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. They are 10-4 when they've passed the ball that well.
Despite the defeat, Lakewood had strong showings from Areona McKoy, who dropped a double-double with 31 points and ten rebounds, and A'Miyah Smith, who went 8-for-16 to rack up 19 points and eight boards. McKoy is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Takiyah Carr was another key player, putting up five points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
Washington County has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.8 points over those games. This is the second loss in a row for Lakewood and nudges their season record down to 18-5.
We've got a battle between Panthers coming up. Northside - Pinetown will roll in looking for their 18th straight victory, something Washington County surely won't give up without a fight. Lakewood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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