Purnell Swett unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost to the Union Pines Vikings at home by a 64-45 margin on Tuesday.
Despite the loss, Purnell Swett had strong showings from Collin Sampson, who posted 13 points along with three steals, and Jeremiah Barnes, who earned ten points plus six rebounds. Sampson has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Colton Sampson, who posted four points in addition to three steals.
Jaylen Kyle went supernova for Union Pines, going 8 for 14 en route to 25 points plus six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaydon Harrell, who scored nine points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
Purnell Swett will square off against Hoke County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Purnell Swett is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Union Pines, they will challenge Montgomery Central at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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