North Kingstown's game on Friday was all tied up 21-21 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They took a 55-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mt. Pleasant Kilties. The Skippers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Kilties apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
North Kingstown's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cooper Berthelot, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 14 points along with seven boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Joseph Simoes, who posted four points and seven rebounds.
Skippers
| 01/17/25 vs Mt. Pleasant | 17 |
| 01/11/25 vs Lincoln | 12 |
| 01/13/25 @ North Providence | 10 |
| 01/15/25 vs Portsmouth | 6 |
Even though they lost, North Kingstown smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
North Kingstown has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.8 points per game. As for Mt. Pleasant, they pushed their record up to 8-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
North Kingstown didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 68-49 defeat against Bishop Hendricken on the 21st. As for Mt. Pleasant, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 66-42 loss against Classical on the 21st.
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