After a string of four wins, the Laney Buccaneers's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. The match between them and New Hanover wasn't particularly close, with Laney falling 53-36. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Laney has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Laney still got an impressive performance from Hezron Driver, who scored 16 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Shark Baynard, who scored six points.
New Hanover's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nolan Billings, who scored eight points along with 11 rebounds and five steals. Another player making a difference was Zeus Batts, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds.
Laney's defeat dropped their record down to 22-4. As for New Hanover, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 27-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laney will take on Pinecrest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinecrest has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 623 points over their last nine matchups. As for New Hanover, they will be playing at home against Northern Durham at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. New Hanover is coming into the game with 11 straight wins at home, so Northern Durham will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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