Topsail played a tough game on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by the Laney Buccaneers 85-47. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 322nd, while the Buccaneers are ranked 89th).
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Duron Vaughn, who posted eight points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Spencer Henry, who had ten points.
Trenton Hall had a dynamite game for Laney, as he made all 6 shots he took from beyond the arc racking up 26 points along with eight steals and five assists. Those 26 points gave Hall a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alan Studebaker, who put up seven points and seven boards.
Topsail has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. As for Laney, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Topsail will host South Brunswick at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Topsail is facing South Brunswick at the right time seeing as South Brunswick is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Laney, they will be playing at home against New Hanover at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. New Hanover will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Laney surely won't give up without a fight.
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