Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rocky Mount). They really took it to the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets for the full four quarters, racking up an 83-27 win. The Gryphons haven't had any issues with the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Kira Jones
| 02/04/25 @ Roanoke Rapids | 33 |
| 01/31/25 vs Nash Central | 17 |
| 01/27/25 vs Southern Nash | 15 |
| 01/17/25 @ Franklinton | 20 |
| 01/03/25 @ Nash Central | 16 |
| + 9 more games |
It was another big night for Kira Jones, who went 15 of 17 to rack up 33 points and five boards. The contest was her 14th in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Trinity Dunn, who posted six points and four steals.
Rocky Mount was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Roanoke Rapids lost on Tuesday, don't look at Shaniah Daniels. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Daniels is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 21 games she's played dating back to last season. Gabriella Buffaloe was another key player, putting up seven points.
Rocky Mount's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-1. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.4 points over those games. As for Roanoke Rapids, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.
Coincidentally, Rocky Mount and Roanoke Rapids will both be playing Bunn the next time they take the court. Rocky Mount will host Bunn at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Roanoke Rapids will host them at 6:00 p.m. on February 13th.
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