Smithfield-Selma is 0-10 against Fike since January of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Smithfield-Selma Spartans are taking a road trip to face off against the Fike Demons at 6:00 p.m.
Smithfield-Selma is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game on Friday. They were dealt a 61-33 defeat at the hands of East Wake. One positive for the Spartans, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Fike put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past Hunt with points to spare, taking the game 65-48. Given the Demons' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 55th, while the Warriors are ranked 321st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Fike's win came from a few key players Smithfield-Selma will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jamaria Freeman, who almost dropped a double-double with 26 points and nine rebounds. Her evening made it 17 games in a row in which she has scored at least 18 points. Jewel Brewington was another key player, going 6-for-9 to rack up 18 points along with five boards and three steals.
Fike smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Fike's victory was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-0. As for Smithfield-Selma, their loss dropped their record down to 1-20.
Smithfield-Selma was taken down by Fike 67-19 in their previous matchup back in January. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Freeman, who went 13-for-21 on her way to 31 points in addition to eight rebounds and six steals. Now that Smithfield-Selma knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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