Head Coach thoughts

Roanoke Rapids girls basketball head coach Jim 
Whitmire's Comments from Friday night's win over 
Franklinton.

“Ours girls continue to improve in some key areas. Our 
shooting percentage is increasing and that is leading 
to less missed shots. We are taking more "good shots" 
and thus, shooting less overall. This is a trend that I 
hope continues. I have stressed "give up the open shot 
for the good shot when possible". We still have to 
improve on defense and moving the ball against man 
to man pressure. The play from our bench is showing 
signs of strength and consistency, also a very good 
indicator of improvement overall.

We are maturing, and we still have a ways to go, but 
I am sure we are on the right track to be a team that 
makes plenty of noise in the conference.

Having beat Southern Vance 66 - 50 in the Christmas 
Tournament, and now Franklinton 40 - 31, the Jackets 
have a little taste of what winning feels like in this very 
competitive conference. Please come out and support 
all of our teams whenever possible. You will not be 
disappointed.”

Roanoke Rapids next games are on the road at NCSMM 
next Thursday, and at Bunn next Friday.