For the first time this season, North Side will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They are taking a road trip to challenge the Palmer Dragons at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Side will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
On Wednesday, North Side earned a 56-47 victory over West Tallahatchie. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Gators' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the Choctaws are ranked 144th).
Meanwhile, Palmer was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 45-39 to West Tallahatchie. The Dragons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Palmer's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for North Side, their win bumped their record up to 11-2.
Everything came up roses for North Side against Palmer in their previous matchup back in January of 2020, as the squad secured an 83-49 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Gators since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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