LAURINBURG — The Richmond Ninth Grade Academy Gold boys’ basketball team lost its second straight game after Scotland handed the team a 76-47 defeat Monday.

According to Gold team coach Derrick Watkins, Scotland sprinted out to a 23-11 lead and never allowed their advantage to go under double-digits the rest of the way.

“They played an up tempo game, and we ended up tiring out,” Watkins said. “They kept subbing in a fresh five, which allowed them to play that tempo. They had a good night shooting, and they beat us up on the glass.”

Jamaal Kiegler scored a team-high 15 points, while Darius Wall added 10 points for the Gold squad.

The Gold team (4-6) will play host to Hoke at Rohanen Middle School on Jan. 20.

Lady Red Rams beat Ellerbe

The Hamlet Middle School girls’ basketball team won 28-18 over Ellerbe on Monday.

Jade Evans recorded a double-double with 10 points and 19 rebounds for the Lady Red Rams (2-7). Daesha Everette and Abbi Carpenter both added four points.

Red Rams beat Wildcats

The Hamlet Middle School boys’ basketball prevailed 59-47 over Ellerbe.

Robert Williams scored a team-high 20 points for the victorious Red Rams, which improved to 3-6 on the season. Al Waldon scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Raheem Bowden added 11 points.

Hamlet girls’ and boys’ teams will play host to Rockingham Thursday, with the games tipping off at 4 p.m.