The Cape Fear Community College basketball team takes a 13-4 record into Region 10 play for Saturday night's showdown at rival Brunswick Community College.
The Sea Devils are 2-0 in Region play. Brunswick owns a 9-7 overall record this season.
The Sea Devils returned from the Holiday break with an 85-44 victory over Rockingham. The Sea Devils applied a strong defense, holding Rockingham to 30% shooting from the floor. Cape Fear also forced 30 turnovers and out-rebounded Rockingham 46-34.
JT Murphy led a balanced attack for the Sea Devils with 14 points. Landon Atterberry and Anthony Williams both scored 13, while Tony Menton added 11.
All-Region forward Faronte Drakeford continues to have a standout season. Drakeford leads the Sea Devils averaging 20 points and seven rebounds per game. Drakeford is shooting 58% from the floor and 83% from the free throw line. Both also lead Cape Fear.
As a team the Sea Devils are averaging 83 points per game while giving up 72 points per contest.
Courtesy of Al Keck