Fike is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Hunt is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Golden Demons just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fike knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 17 contests -- so hopefully Hunt likes a good challenge.
On Monday, Fike took their game with ease, bagging a 75-44 win over North Pitt. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Golden Demons' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 66th, while the Panthers are ranked 351st).
Meanwhile, Hunt didn't have too much trouble with Rocky Mount on Friday as they won 69-54. The Warriors pushed the score to 53-32 by the end of the third, a deficit the Gryphons cut but never quite recovered from.
Hunt's win came from a few key players that Fike will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Na'sir Hines, who went 5-for-8 on his way to 13 points in addition to eight boards and five steals. He is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last nine games he's played. Amere Hall was another key player, shooting 46% from the field to rack up 15 points and eight assists.
Hunt was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rocky Mount only racked up nine.
Hunt's victory bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Fike, their win bumped their record up to 13-4.
Fike came up short against Hunt when the teams last played back in December of 2025, falling 73-65. Will the Golden Demons 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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