It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Golden Eagles challenge the Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Surry Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 22 matchups -- so hopefully Forbush likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, Surry Central was able to grind out a solid victory over East Surry, taking the game 62-54. Given the Golden Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 161st, while the Cardinals are ranked 377th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tripp Mcmillen
| 02/14/25 @ East Surry | 21 |
| 02/12/25 @ North Surry | 16 |
| 02/07/25 vs North Wilkes | 28 |
| 02/04/25 vs Forbush | 28 |
| 01/31/25 @ Elkin | 24 |
| + 4 more games |
It was another big night for Tripp Mcmillen, who went 10-for-16 on his way to 21 points. His evening made it nine games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Damen Hazelwood was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Meanwhile, Forbush was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 36th straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by Wilkes Central 68-29. The Falcons were down 45-24 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Forbush's defeat dropped their record down to 0-23. As for Surry Central, their win bumped their record up to 18-4.
Everything came up roses for Surry Central against Forbush in their previous matchup two weeks ago, as the team secured a 100-39 victory. In that contest, Surry Central amassed a halftime lead of 53-27, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Monday.
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