North Shore hasn't had much luck against Friends Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The North Shore Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Friends Academy Quakers at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
North Shore lost 81-55 to Harrison two weeks ago. The loss was the Vikings' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Friends Academy strolled past Wheatley with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 63-44. The Quakers pushed the score to 50-30 by the end of the third, a deficit the Wildcats cut but never quite recovered from.
Friends Academy found their leader in sophomore Chase O'Brien, who posted 18 points and eight rebounds. What's more, O'Brien also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Saulter, who had 11 points.
Friends Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games dating back to last season.
Friends Academy pushed their record up to 5-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.3 points per game. As for North Shore, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
North Shore came up short against Friends Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 55-49. Will North Shore have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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