Greene Central had won three straight on the road, but on Friday they bumped up to 5-0 to make it four. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the North Pitt Panthers 67-34. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 68-64 last Friday.
Justin Mitchell
| 12/12/25 @ North Pitt | 60% |
| 12/09/25 @ SouthWest Edgecombe | 27% |
| 12/05/25 vs North Pitt | 45% |
| 12/02/25 @ North Lenoir | 60% |
| 11/25/25 vs North Lenoir | 45% |
Leading Greene Central to victory were Justin Mitchell and Josh Cetnar. Mitchell dropped a double-double with 21 points and ten rebounds, while Cetnar went 8-for-12 on his way to 21 points in addition to six steals and five assists. Thanks to that strong game, Mitchell now owns an excellent 48.3% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Trey Bynum, who posted eight points and six boards.
Greene Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
As for North Pitt, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. While losing is never fun, they can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 326th, while Greene Central is ranked 37th).
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jamere Blont, who scored six points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Trekevion Pittman, who had seven points along with five boards and three steals.
Greene Central will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Ayden - Grifton at 6:30 p.m. on the 27th. As for North Pitt, they have already played their next game, an 85-59 defeat against Farmville Central on the 15th.
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