North Edgecombe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 65-41 to the Northampton County Jaguars. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Jaguars this season, with their most recent defeat being a 49-39 loss last Saturday.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jamauri Cannady, who posted ten points and four steals. Jahmir Parker was another key player, putting up nine points and five rebounds.
Jiyoun Williams was his usual excellent self, going 7-for-8 en route to 21 points in addition to six boards and four steals for Northampton County. Williams is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last nine games he's played. Another player making a difference was Torrey Harris, who scored 14 points and five rebounds.
North Edgecombe's defeat dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Northampton County, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 18-5.
North Edgecombe does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Northampton County, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Wilson Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Wilson Prep's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 13 contests.
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