Basketball Recap: North Pike Skates Past Loyd Star with Ease

Jaguars

Margin (Wins)

12/13/24 vs Loyd Star	44
11/26/24 vs Wesson	32
12/06/24 vs Amite County	27
12/03/24 @ Franklin County	19
12/07/24 @ South Pike	6

North Pike came tearing into Friday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 24.6 points) and they left with even more momentum. They really took it to the Loyd Star Hornets for the full four quarters, racking up a 69-25 win. The Jaguars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 26 points or more this season.

North Pike was led to victory by Kadence Jordan and Kadence Thompson. Jordan went 6 for 8 from beyond the arc on her way to 24 points and six steals, while Thompson dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten assists. Thompson has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last nine times she's played. De'Asia Hudson was another key player, putting up seven points and six boards.

They weren't the only one working in the assists department: North Pike was working as a unit and finished the game with 24 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

North Pike's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. As for Loyd Star, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the North Pike Jaguars challenge the Bogue Chitto Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Loyd Star and Jefferson County will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.