The Greene Central Rams came up short against the Fike Golden Demons on Wednesday and fell 72-63. While the Rams didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Golden Demons 14-10 in the first quarter.
Justin Mitchell
| 01/14/26 @ Fike | 53% |
| 01/09/26 @ Tarboro | 55% |
| 01/07/26 @ J.H. Rose | 50% |
| 01/06/26 @ Wilson Prep Academy | 55% |
Despite the loss, Greene Central still got an impressive performance from Justin Mitchell, who shot 53% from the field to rack up 21 points and seven boards. Mitchell is on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Deitrich Williams, who posted ten points.
Fike's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayonta Blanchard, who went 7-for-15 en route to 15 points and four steals. Da'Qavis Greene was another key player, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Greene Central's loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Fike, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-4.
Looking ahead, Greene Central will square off against Kinston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will need to watch out since the Vikings have now posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. As for Fike, they will take on C.B. Aycock at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Demons will be up against the Golden Falcons' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.83 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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