Southwood easily dispatched North DeSoto last Tuesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Southwood Cowboys fell just short of the Northwood Falcons by a score of 45-42 on Friday. The Cowboys were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2017.

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Southwood's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Lyquinton Pinkney, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds, and Eric Fuller, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine boards. What's more, Pinkney also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jacobi Davis, who posted eight points.
Southwood has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season. As for Northwood, their win bumped their record up to 12-20.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwood will take on Booker T. Washington-Shreveport at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northwood, they will head out to face off against Minden at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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