Having just played yesterday, the Vance County Vipers will jump right back in to play the Corinth Holders Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Vance County had to endure an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 47-34 victory over Northwest Halifax on Wednesday. Vance County's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Vance County relied on the efforts of Damion Jones, who scored 11 points along with four steals, and Tyshawn Alston, who scored 14 points. The match was Jones' fifth in a row with at least ten points. Taeshawn Alston was another key contributor, scoring two points along with six rebounds and five blocks.
Corinth Holders can finally bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Wednesday. They slipped by Carrboro 83-82. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Corinth Holders has managed all season.
Vance County's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5. As for Corinth Holders, their victory bumped their record up to 1-9.
