Basketball Game Preview: Northwest Halifax Collegiate & Technical Academy Vikings vs. Louisburg Warriors + How To Watch

The Northwest Halifax Collegiate & Technical Academy Vikings will venture away from home to take on the Louisburg Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Northwest Halifax Collegiate & Technical Academy is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Northwest Halifax Collegiate & Technical Academy and North Edgecombe, and North Edgecombe kept the tradition alive. The Vikings came up short against the Warriors last Wednesday, falling 68-48.

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jamiya Gibson, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten boards. Kalasha Macon was another key player, putting up eight points and nine rebounds.

Meanwhile, Louisburg played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 50-27 to Franklinton. The matchup marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Despite the defeat, Louisburg saw an underclassman step up: freshman Tamela Person posted 13 points in addition to five assists and three steals. Person is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season.

Louisburg's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Northwest Halifax Collegiate & Technical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Northwest Halifax Collegiate & Technical Academy has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 35 boards per game. However, it's not like Louisburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 27.6 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

Northwest Halifax Collegiate & Technical Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Louisburg in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, but they still walked away with a 42-37 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.