Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Jan. 19-20. Top performers are based on the results sent in by the coaches.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
BOYS BASKETBALL
Grady Adams, Dixon: The junior scored 11 points in a 60-48 loss to Swansboro.
Noah Wright, Dixon: The junior scored 12 points.
Jayden Biggs, Liberty Christian: The senior had 15 points, two rebounds and one steal in a 46-37 loss to Rocky Mount Academy.
Taelin Burney, Liberty Christian: The freshman had nine points, eight rebounds, two steals and one assist.
Jaiden Cooper, Living Water: The senior scored 25 points in an 87-66 loss to Kid Stars Rising Christian Learning Academy.
Amari Moore, Living Water: The senior scored 27 points.
Lorenzo Floyd, Swansboro: The senior scored 12 points in a 60-48 victory over Dixon.
Sebastian Greer, Swansboro: The junior scored 10 points.
JJ Johnson, Swansboro: The junior scored 11 points.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Zoe Cavanaugh, East Duplin: The senior scored 11 points in a 51-47 loss to Clinton.
Bennett Holley, East Duplin: The freshman scored 13 points.
Anna Hodges, Jacksonville Christian: The senior scored 14 points in a 54-43 loss to New Bern Christian.
Alexis Paradysz, Jacksonville Christian: The junior had eight points, 13 rebounds and three blocks.
Addison Sweet, Jacksonville Christian: The sophomore had nine points, eight rebounds, four steals and three assists.
Jade Dollar, Southwest: The senior had 17 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals in a 38-35 win over Trask.
Brinkleyanne Lucas, Southwest: The sophomore had 10 points, four steals, three assists and two rebounds.
Mattie Floyd, Swansboro: The junior scored 12 points in a 37-24 win over Dixon.
Addison King, Swansboro: The junior scored 11 points.
Sidney Ferguson, White Oak: The sophomore had 12 points, three rebounds and three steals in a 56-49 defeat to South Central.
Aariel Jemison, White Oak: The senior had 17 points, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
Monday, Jan. 19
BOYS BASKETBALL
Aaron Hall, East Duplin: The senior had 10 points, three rebounds, two steals and one assist in a 66-46 defeat to James Kenan.
Dominic Hall, East Duplin: The sophomore had 11 points, 10 rebounds, seven blocks, two assists and one steal.
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