KIPP P had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They escaped with a win on Friday against the Weldon Chargers by the margin of a single free throw, 49-48. For the Pride, this counts as revenge for the 69-61 victory the Chargers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
| 01/17/25 vs Weldon | 23 |
| 01/14/25 vs North Edgecombe | 18 |
| 01/07/25 vs Rocky Mount Prep | 19 |
KIPP P was led to victory by Tyrese Holmes and Kristopher Rich. Holmes went 11 of 23 en route to 23 points, while Rich posted eight points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. The contest was Holmes' third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Shakim Manley, who earned ten points.
KIPP P 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 eight consecutive matchups.
KIPP P's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7. As for Weldon, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the defeat, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
KIPP P wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 54-47 loss against Northwest Halifax on the 27th. As for Weldon, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 51-28 defeat against Warren County on the 24th.
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