Calvin Adkins
The North Edgecombe Warriors took care of business by whipping Kipp Pride 70-48 Friday night in Leggett. Montezl Harrell led the Warriors with 23 points, eight rebounds and eight block shots. The super sophomore shot 73 percent from the field.
The Warriors, (13-3 overall, 7-1 conference) led 35-20 at halftime. After a slow third quarter North scored 25 points in the fourth.
Eleven our of the Warriors 13 players scored in the game. Kadeem Alexander scored 15 points for the Warriors.
North's game against Northampton East Saturday was postponed due to bad weather. They will play Northampton-West tonight at home and on Tuesday night they will host Weldon. Weldon is currently in first place in the Tar Roanoke Conference and the only conference team that the Warriors have fallen to. If the Warriors beat the Chargers, it could set up a first place tie in the conference.
Lady Warriors 46-Lady Panthers 37
In the girls games Shaunika Johnson led the Warriors with 16 points as North defeated the Panthers 46-37. Senior Alysia Harvey also had an all-star type performance scoring 12 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, four assists and three steals.
The Lady Warriors (11-5, 7-1) are also tied for first place in the conference with Northhampton-East.
Including tonight's game against Northampton-West, the Warriors have three more regular season games left on their schedule. Gates County, who is currently in second place, and Weldon who is at the cellar of the conference.
The Northampton-East game has not been rescheduled as of press time. That game could decide the conference championship if both teams win their next two games.
