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Johnathan Kirkland

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Sports Editor at The Daily Advance

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  • Comets falter in fourth quarter, fall to Bengals

    2 months ago | yourgv.com | Johnathan Kirkland

    Heading into the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game, the Halifax County High School varsity girls basketball team led the Bassett High School Bengals 27-24 and were hoping to end senior night with a win. But things went awry in the fourth quarter when Bassett scored 30 points and held the Comets to just five points to run away with the 54-32 win. Halifax led after the first three quarters, 9-8 after one, 13-11 after two and 27-24 after three quarters of play.

  • JV Comets drop game to Bassett

    2 months ago | yourgv.com | Johnathan Kirkland

    The Halifax County High School girls JV basketball team wrapped up the 2024-25 home slate of games on Friday night with a loss to Bassett 55-37. In the first quarter, the Bengals went on an 8-0 run early in the quarter and had a 12-7 lead heading into the second quarter. A 5-0 run to start the second quarter for Bassett extended their lead to double digits, and that was as close as the Comets would get for the remainder of the game. The Comets trailed 31-20 at halftime.

  • Jayvee Comets route Liberty

    2 months ago | yourgv.com | Johnathan Kirkland

    On Monday night, the Halifax County High School JV boys basketball team continued their successful 2024-25 campaign when they welcomed the Liberty High School Minutemen out of Bedford to Halifax County High School. The Comets put their foot on the gas to start the game and never let up, winning 59-35. They opened the game on a 12-2 run to go up by double figures early and held a 17-10 lead after the first quarter.

  • Last-second shot seals the victory for Comets

    2 months ago | yourgv.com | Johnathan Kirkland

    The Halifax County High School boys varsity basketball never led in their game on Monday night against the Liberty High School Minutemen until 2.3 seconds remaining in the game. That was thanks to Titus Tucker Jr.’s three-pointer with under five seconds to play, which gave the Comets their first lead and the 58-55 win.

  • JV Comets beat GW in comeback fashion

    2 months ago | yourgv.com | Johnathan Kirkland

    The Halifax County High School boys JV basketball team was down double digits at halftime on Friday night against their rivals from George Washington High School in Danville. Things looked bleak, but the Comets put together an impressive second half to defeat the Eagles 55-51. The Comets went on a 7-0 run early in the first quarter, but the Eagles responded with a 6-2 run to end the first quarter only down 13-10.

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Johnathan Kirkland
Johnathan Kirkland @JohnathanK_GV
31 Mar 24

The second day of the Albemarle Easter tournament will be played on Monday. Schedule: 10 a.m. Perquimans vs. ECHS 1 p.m. Hertford vs. Northeastern 4 p.m. Currituck vs. Gates County 7 p.m. Camden vs. Pasquotank

Johnathan Kirkland
Johnathan Kirkland @JohnathanK_GV
23 Mar 24

Baseball final: Currituck 5 Camden 3 in 10 innings. The Knights sweep the Bruins in their regular season matchups.

Johnathan Kirkland
Johnathan Kirkland @JohnathanK_GV
21 Mar 24

RT @ECSUVikings: WELCOME HOME! John Richardson III named the new heads men’s basketball coach! #OnTheRise https://t.co/OGqoefvwfD