Preps Digest

By News-Argus Staff
Published in Sports on February 7, 2017 11:01 AM

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Boys' basketball

North Duplin 49,

Rosewood 35

 CALYPSO -- North Duplin received a balanced effort from its starting lineup and turned back Carolina 1-A foe Rosewood, 49-35, on Monday evening.

The Rebels were paced by 14 points from Shmid Romeus. Also contributing for the hosts were Armone Anders (11 points) and Chase King (8 points).

Luke Britt and Malik Cobb chipped in six points apiece, while forward Terrion Addison netted four points.

The victory moved North Duplin to 5-12 overall this season.

Girls' basketball

Rosewood 41,

North Duplin 21

CALYPSO -- Rosewood had three players score in double figures as the Lady Eagles spilled North Duplin, 41-21, on Monday evening.

Payton Lane led the charge with a 14 point, 4-assist outing and was joined in the scoring column by Braylee Butts, who had 11 points.

Senior forward Hannah Daniels contributed 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

The Rebels were led in the scorebook by Mary Taylor Jones, who scored eight points.

Rounding out matters for North Duplin were Jamilyn Wallace, Jacequline Funez and Destiny George, who combined for 13 points.

The victory moved Rosewood to 12-9 overall this season, and 10-2 in conference play.

Rivalry Week

It's here.

That time on the hoops calendar when friendships and loyal fan bases get up close and personal for the final time in the regular season.

And if results to date are any indication, the balance of this week promises to be an unforgettable collection of nail-biting finishes.

Here is an overview of the varsity week ahead:

Thursday

North Duplin at Spring Creek

Cue the mayhem.

The varsity boys' game in Calypso just over two weeks ago was a baseline-to-baseline thrill-ride, with the Gators escaping 68-64 courtesy of solid free-throw shooting down the stretch.

Cancel anything on your calendar and make the trek to Seven Springs for round two of this Carolina 1-A clash -- you won't be sorry.

Princeton at Rosewood

Separated by just seven miles, these two are more than familiar with each other.

And with both varsity outfits vying for a playoff spot, expect the action to be intense and emotions high along both benches.

Stay tuned.

Eastern Wayne at CBA

There's nothing like a good ol' fashioned battle of the varsity blues to properly get ready for Duke and Carolina, which tips at 8 p.m.

Just attend this one first.