Weldon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell just short of the North Edgecombe Warriors by a score of 52-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Chargers have suffered against the Warriors since January 31, 2020.
North Edgecombe's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jamauri Cannady led the charge by dropping a double-double on 19 points and 15 rebounds. Isavius Arrington was another key player, earning nine points in addition to three blocks.
Weldon's record is now 0-3. As for North Edgecombe, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Weldon will take on Northampton County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Northampton County has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 192 points over their last three games. As for North Edgecombe, they will challenge Rocky Mount Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mount Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully North Edgecombe likes a good challenge.
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