FCA Women's Winter Classic- Day 2 Recap
Day 2 Leading Scorers
Ta’Sheena Lynch (North Lenoir) – 24 points
Abby Rose (North Duplin) – 18 points
Janiyah Sutton (Greene Central) – 13 points
Lilly Fulgham (North Duplin) – 12 points
Azaria Mumford (Greene Central) – 12 points
Makenzie Herring (South Lenoir) – 11 points
Aleah Hill (Kinston) – 10 points
Janna Outlaw (South Lenoir) – 10 points
FCA Women’s Winter Classic — Player Scoring Averages
Ta’Sheena Lynch (North Lenoir) – 24.0
Abby Rose (North Duplin) – 20.0
Lilly Fulgham (North Duplin) – 13.5
Aleah Hill (Kinston) – 11.5
Makenzie Herring (South Lenoir) – 11.5
Tamiya Boone (Eastern Wayne) – 11.0
Angel Godard (Farmville Central) – 10.0
Azaria Mumford (Greene Central) – 10.0
J’Riyanna Edwards (Kinston) – 9.5
Janiyah Sutton (Greene Central) – 9.5
Zarri Cobb (South Lenoir) – 9.5
Ariyona Willis (Kinston) – 9.0
Janna Outlaw (South Lenoir) – 8.0
Nashayla Mason (Kinston) - 7.5
Jayce Russell (Greene Central) – 7.0
Jada Harris (Eastern Wayne) – 7.0
America Lloyd (Kinston) – 6.5
Reagan Herring (North Duplin) – 6.5
Kiarh Pearson (Kinston) – 6.0
Day 2 Recap: FCA Women’s Winter Classic
Day two of the FCA Women’s Winter Classic delivered decisive outcomes, a thrilling semifinal finish, and set the stage for championship Tuesday as teams battled through the consolation and winner’s brackets.
North Duplin 51, South Lenoir 36
North Duplin wasted little time asserting control in the opening game of the day as Day 1 leading scorer Abby Rose scored the first two baskets of the contest.
South Lenoir found itself trailing 13-4 after the first quarter but continued to fight behind Makenzie Herring, Janna Outlaw, and Zarri Cobb. Despite the push, North Duplin carried a 25-10 lead into halftime and extended the margin to 40-22 by the end of the third quarter.
South Lenoir refused to quit, outscoring North Duplin 14-11 in the fourth quarter, but the early deficit proved too much in a 51-36 loss.
Rose finished with 18 points to lead North Duplin, while Lilly Fulgham added 12, Reagce Herring scored nine, and Maggie Brown chipped in seven.
South Lenoir was led by Herring with 11 points, Outlaw with 10, and Cobb with nine. The Blue Devils closed their tournament run with a seventh-place finish.
North Lenoir 42, Greene Central 41
Greene Central and North Lenoir delivered the game of the tournament in a back-and-forth semifinal that came down to the final seconds.
The Rams struck first behind a Jayce Russell and-one and led 9-7 after the first quarter. Greene Central carried a 20-17 lead into halftime before North Lenoir surged in the third quarter behind Ta’Sheena Lynch, who scored 10 points in the period to give the Hawks a 33-28 advantage entering the fourth.
Greene Central clawed back, but Lynch sealed the win with a go-ahead layup with 10 seconds remaining, lifting North Lenoir to a dramatic 42-41 victory.
Lynch finished with a game-high 24 points, while Kenndi Stark and Miracle Samples each added five. Greene Central was led by Janiyah Sutton with 13 points, Azaria Mumford with 12, and Russell with six.
Greene Central will face Farmville Central in the third-place game Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., while North Lenoir advances to the championship game against Kinston at 7:00 p.m.
Kinston 53, Farmville Central 18
Kinston continued its dominant run with a commanding performance against Farmville Central in the nightcap.
After a 6-6 tie at the end of the first quarter, the Vikings took complete control, outscoring Farmville 47-12 over the final three quarters.
Aleah Hill led Kinston with 10 points, while J’Riyanna Edwards and America Lloyd each added nine. Willow Gardner, Ariyona Willis, and Kiarh Pearson scored six points apiece.
Farmville was led by Angel Godard with eight points, while Anyanah Brooks added four.
The tournament is sponsored by Hightower Communications, Foss Recycling & Demolition, and DEPS Security Systems.
