The Roanoke Rapids JV boys beat Southern Vance 56-44.
Roanoke Rapids Stats:
AJ Brown scored 20 points
Damon Mitchell scored 4 points
Isaiah Robinson scored 14 points
Jack Neville scored 14 points
Carter Handley scored 2 points
Ethan Vincent scored 2 points
Roanoke Rapids JV boys are 12-2 overall and 7-0 in Conference play.
The Roanoke Rapids Varsity girls beat Southern Vance 75-42 remaining in first in the 2A NCC.
Roanoke Rapids Stats:
Anna Vann scored 23
Michelle Stewart scored 19
Abbi Carpenter scored 10
Erica Whitmire scored 2
Alizae Neville scored 5
Taylor Medlin scored 2
Emily Daniels scored 4
Taniyah Green scored 2
Reauna Robinson scored 2
Briana Parrott scored 6
Roanoke Rapids Varsity girls are 13-6 overall and 10-1 in Conference play moving into 1st place ahead of Warren County 10-2.
Post game comments from head coach Jim Whitmire, " The Lady Yellow Jackets continue our run to a championship. Friday night's game was the most complete game we have played all year. The attitude and focus was finally very visible and was maintained throughout the game. The game plan was to get off to a quick start by pressing and playing solid man defense. That is exactly what transpired. This team has come together and "peaking" at the absolute right time. Had we played up to this level, and well within our potential, this team could be undefeated. The scoring continues to be spread through the line up. Once again, we had the opportunity to get the bench involved in the game in a big way, playing 15 different players. The bench play continues to improve. It takes actual playing time to gain, not only experience but, CONFIDENCE. That is happening throughout the roster. Kam Little, Reuana Robinson, and Emily Daniels continue to add valuable play from the bench. The highlight from bench, late in the game, came from Brianna Parrot hitting 2 big 3 pointers and playing solid, smart guard play. The team has come together and the enthusiasm for these players was great to see. The starters have realized their roles and are setting the examples for the entire team."
The Roanoke Rapids Varsity boys closed out the night sweep with a 59-58 win over Southern Vance.
Roanoke Rapids Stats:
Tyraybiya Kearney scored 15
Tyjarek Simmons scored 12
Paul Whitby scored 10
Roanoke Rapids Varsity boys are 18-4 overall and 8-3 in Conference play.
Post game comments from Roanoke Rapids head coach Tyler Snyder, "Proud of how the guys didn't give in after trailing the majority of the game. We got important rebounds, but still need to improve on grabbing them and not tipping the ball out. We made some mistakes early and they capitalized on them. They are a good team and well coached. We have a few things to talk about on Monday but again, I'm proud of all the guys."
The Roanoke Rapids High school Remaining Basketball schedule:
Tuesday 2/7 Franklinton Home 4:30 - Senior Night
Wednesday 2/8 Bunn Away 4:30
Friday 2/10 Warren County Away 4:30
