An exciting North v. South battle is about to be fought. The Fort Wayne South Side Archers will be home for the holidays to greet the Fort Wayne Northrop Bruins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Fort Wayne South Side has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Fort Wayne Northrop will arrive with six straight victories.
On Wednesday, Fort Wayne South Side came up short against New Haven and fell 44-33.
Meanwhile, Fort Wayne Northrop took their match on Friday with ease, bagging a 67-29 win over Fort Wayne Bishop Luers. That looming 67-29 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bruins yet this season.
Fort Wayne South Side better keep an eye on Swynn Jackson. She was instrumental in Fort Wayne Northrop's win, almost dropping a double-double on 17 points and nine steals. Jackson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alivia Rice, who posted 11 points along with six boards and four steals.
Fort Wayne Northrop smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Fort Wayne Northrop pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Fort Wayne South Side, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Fort Wayne South Side was dealt a bruising 57-23 defeat at the hands of Fort Wayne Northrop in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Will Fort Wayne South Side have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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