Dixon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They fell 57-44 to the West Carteret Patriots. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 595th, while the Patriots are ranked 206th).
Despite the loss, Dixon saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Grady Adams went 5 for 12 on his way to 12 points. Another player making a difference was Jacorian Taylor, who posted six points and five steals.
West Carteret got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jasiah Jones out in front who made all 5 shots he took to post 10 points. Larry Tootle was another key player, putting up ten points.
Dixon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for West Carteret, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4.
Dixon wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 50-37 loss against South Lenoir on the 29th. West Carteret has also already played their next matchup, a 64-63 defeat against White Oak on the 31st.
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