Basketball Recap: Ke'myia Young Key Part of a Team Effort in Panthers Win

There's no place like home for Washington County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They blew past the Pasquotank County Panthers 63-43 on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 46-40 last Tuesday.

Washington County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ke'Myia Young, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 assists. The dominant performance gave Young a new career-high in assists. Aaliyah Carter was another key player, going 10 for 18 on her way to 22 points and three steals.

Washington County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Washington County pushed their record up to 2-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.5 points per game. As for Pasquotank County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington County will welcome North East Carolina Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Washington County is facing North East Carolina Prep at the right time seeing as North East Carolina Prep is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Pasquotank County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Camden County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pasquotank County will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Camden County will have lost five straight heading into Tuesday's game.