The West Wilkes Blackhawks will head out to take on the North Wilkes Vikings at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in West Wilkes' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matches.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, West Wilkes turned things around against Forbush on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 71-46 margin over the Falcons. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Blackhawks have posted since November 21, 2024.
Meanwhile, North Wilkes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-41 heartbreaker at the hands of Wilkes Central. While the Vikings didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 14-4 in the first quarter.
North Wilkes' defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for West Wilkes, their victory bumped their record up to 6-13.
West Wilkes came up short against North Wilkes in their previous meeting on January 7th, falling 54-45. Can West Wilkes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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