Hertford County is 10-0 against Holmes since February of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hertford County Bears will venture away from home to take on the Holmes Aces at 7:30 p.m. Hertford County has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Hertford County is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Manteo 85-46 on Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Bears with their most commanding win of the season.
| 01/17/25 vs Manteo | 30 |
| 01/16/25 vs Camden County | 24 |
| 01/09/25 @ First Flight | 31 |
| 12/30/24 vs Northeastern | 20 |
Rimiez Williams and Shimere Garris were among the main playmakers for Hertford County as the former went 13 for 21 en route to 30 points along with seven steals and five assists and the latter dropped a double-double on 24 points and 11 boards. The matchup was Williams' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Remelo Roberston, who posted eight points and five rebounds.
Hertford County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Meanwhile, Holmes lost to Lakeland on the road by a 58-43 margin on Monday. While losing is never fun, the Aces can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 353rd in North Carolina, while the Cavaliers are ranked 169th in Virginia).
Hertford County's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Holmes, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Hertford County against Holmes in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured an 81-43 win. Does Hertford County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Holmes turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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