Eastern Wayne extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-7. They fell 52-40 to the North Duplin Rebels. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 462nd, while the Rebels are ranked 229th).
As for North Duplin, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-3. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.5 points over those games.
North Duplin's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lilly Fulghum led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with 17 points and nine boards. Abby Rose was another key player, putting up 15 points and six rebounds.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Eastern Wayne will venture away from home to take on SouthWest Edgecombe at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' defense better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 59.3 points per game this season. As for North Duplin, they are taking a road trip to face off against Rosewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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