Washington County won the last time they faced Gates County and things went their way on Friday too. The Washington County Panthers blew past the Gates County Red Barons 81-47. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Brandon Carter Jr.
| 02/07/25 @ Gates County | 21 |
| 02/05/25 @ Martin County | 20 |
| 02/04/25 @ North East Carolina Prep | 24 |
| 01/30/25 vs Tarboro | 28 |
| 01/28/25 @ Perquimans | 18 |
| 01/20/25 vs Deep Creek | 27 |
Washington County was led to victory by Brandon Carter Jr. and Christian Phelps. Carter Jr. went 8 of 16 en route to 21 points and six assists, while Phelps dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds. Carter Jr.'s evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Ishawn Fuller was another key player, putting up seven points and five boards.
Washington County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 42 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Washington County's win bumped their record up to 14-2. As for Gates County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
Coming up, Washington County will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Martin County at 7:30 p.m. Washington County is on a six-game streak of home wins, Martin County a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court. As for Gates County, they will head out to face off against North East Carolina Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gates County is facing North East Carolina Prep at the right time seeing as North East Carolina Prep is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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