North Duplin head girls’ basketball coach John Oliver directs his team from the sideline during a recent game. The Rebels picked up a 30-point road win at Lejeune on Thursday evening. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)
JACKSONVILLE — Addy Higginbotham poured in a game- and season-high 22 points to spark unbeaten North Duplin past Lejeune, 48-18, in a non-conference varsity girls’ basketball game Thursday evening.
Higginbotham provided four assists and three steals.
Tateyawna Faison knocked down nine points. Reserve Lily Brothus collected six points, while Meghan Martin contributed five points and three rebounds.
M’chele Jaco picked the Devilpups for five steals. Adaisha Bernal and Lilly Fulghum pulled down four rebounds apiece.
The Rebels (6-0 overall) return home Dec. 14 to face county rival James Kenan.
