The Atkins Camels will be home for the holidays to greet the Dudley Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Tuesday, Atkins had to suffer through a rough 66-20 loss at the hands of Ben L. Smith. Atkins has struggled against Ben L. Smith recently, as their match on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Dudley scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 86-1 victory over High Point Central. That looming 86-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Dudley yet this season.
Atkins has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Dudley, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-3.
Atkins came up short against Dudley in their previous matchup back in January, falling 47-42. Can Atkins avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.