Caroline Jones scored 15 points and South Lenoir held host Richlands scoreless in the first quarter en route to a 41-28 win over the Wildcats on Wednesday.
Demeyia Adams added 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, Heather West had eight points, five rebounds and three steals and Jones added three steals and three blocks to pull the Blue Devils (7-3, 1-1 East Central 2A) in league play.
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SOUTH LENOIR 45, RICHLANDS 37: At Richlands, the Blue Devils held on late for the win.
Ishmael Baldwin scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds to keep South Lenoir (6-4, 2-0) atop the EC2A standings.
Jaquan Wooten and Jonte Midgette added six points each for the Blue Devils, who travel to Topsail on Friday. Richlands (5-6, 0-2) hosts East Duplin on Friday.