Pender lost a heartbreaker to Whiteville when they met back in February of 2024, and they left with a heavy heart again on Friday. The Pender Patriots fell just short of the Whiteville Wolfpack by a score of 63-61. The Patriots have struggled against the Wolfpack recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Jordan Hansley
| 02/07/25 vs Whiteville | 15 |
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Pender's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Hansley, who posted 15 points. The contest was Hansley's third in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Ricky Armstrong, who had nine points along with eight boards and three steals.
Whiteville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Marlon Herring out in front who earned 11 points and six rebounds. Herring has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Rudy Jernigan was another key player, putting up 12 points and five boards.
Pender's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Whiteville, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing East Bladen the next time they take the court. Pender will host East Bladen at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, while Whiteville will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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