Basketball Preview: R.J. Reynolds Demons vs. Northwest Guilford Vikings
The R.J. Reynolds Demons will challenge the Northwest Guilford Vikings at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. R.J. Reynolds is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58 points per game this season.
R.J. Reynolds is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They fell just short of Mallard Creek by a score of 48-46.
Despite their loss, R.J. Reynolds saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Grant Burns, who went 8 for 18 en route to 22 points, was perhaps the best of all. Burns' afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Miles Broadnax, who posted eight points in addition to 12 rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, R.J. Reynolds smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Northwest Guilford gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They secured a 50-46 W over Parkland. The victory was some much needed relief for the Vikings as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
R.J. Reynolds' defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Northwest Guilford, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
R.J. Reynolds came up short against Northwest Guilford when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 67-63. Will R.J. Reynolds have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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