Basketball Preview: Stringer Red Devils vs. Pisgah Dragons
Stringer is 0-6 against Pisgah since November of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Stringer Red Devils will be playing at home against the Pisgah Dragons at 6:00 p.m.
Last Thursday, Stringer came up short against Sylva Bay Academy and fell 36-28.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Pisgah beat West Lincoln 48-43 on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Dragons.
Laylah Johnson was a one-man wrecking crew for Pisgah as she dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season. Desiree Morris was another key player, going 7 for 15 en route to 16 points.
Pisgah smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Stringer's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Pisgah, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Stringer might still be hurting after the 45-25 defeat they got from Pisgah in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Can Stringer avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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