Perry Meridian is 1-9 against Columbus North since January of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Perry Meridian Falcons just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Columbus North Bull Dogs at 4:30 p.m. That match will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Bryce Mathis and Caleb Ferguson.
Perry Meridian came up into this matchup off a tough 31-point defeat last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Martinsville by a score of 53-50 on Friday. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Columbus North earned a 70-61 victory over Mooresville last Friday.
Columbus North's win came from a few key players Perry Meridian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ferguson, who went 7 for 17 en route to 22 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Austin Perry, who posted 17 points and three steals.
Columbus North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Columbus North pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.2 points per game. As for Perry Meridian, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Perry Meridian came up short against Columbus North when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 54-46. Will Perry Meridian 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.
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