
Falcons
02/06/25 vs Havelock | 61-24 |
02/05/25 vs D.H. Conley | 68-25 |
02/03/25 vs Northside - Jacksonville | 74-34 |
02/01/25 @ Overhills | 56-49 |
01/31/25 @ New Bern | 91-23 |
+ 5 more games |
South Central waltzed into their match on Thursday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They blew past the Havelock Rams 61-24. Given the Falcons' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 54th, while the Rams are ranked 387th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
South Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brook Evans led the charge by putting up seven points and seven steals. Evans has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 12 times she's played. Jazmine Farrington was another key player, going 7 of 10 on her way to 14 points.
South Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 14 consecutive games.
Havelock's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of O'Lora Krupey, who posted eight points, and Kaitlynn Howell, who scored six points and seven boards.
South Central's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.9 points over those games. As for Havelock, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Central will face off against Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jacksonville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.8 points per game this season. As for Havelock, they will take on Northside - Jacksonville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Havelock is facing Northside - Jacksonville at the right time seeing as Northside - Jacksonville is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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