Basketball Game Preview: Smithfield-Selma Spartans vs. West Johnston Wildcats

Smithfield-Selma hasn't had much luck against West Johnston recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Smithfield-Selma Spartans will be playing at home against the West Johnston Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Smithfield-Selma is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game on Friday. They had to suffer through a 57-9 loss at the hands of Southern Wayne. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-3.

Meanwhile, West Johnston lost to C.B. Aycock at home by a 51-32 margin on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 332nd, while the Golden Falcons are ranked 114th).

Smithfield-Selma's defeat dropped their record down to 1-17. As for West Johnston, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-11.

Things could have been worse for Smithfield-Selma, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 48-31 loss to West Johnston in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will Smithfield-Selma have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.