Gilbert had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 4-4 to make it four. The contest between the Indians and the North Eagles didn't end well, with the Indians falling 66-51. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 130th, while the Eagles are ranked 49th).
As for North, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.4 points over those games.
North's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jailyn Williams, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Williams' evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 19 points. Another player making a difference was Kailen Parks, who posted 14 points and five steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Gilbert and Bethune-Bowman will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Denmark-Olar at 6:30 p.m. on January 2, 2026.
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