Smithfield-Selma is 1-9 against Fike since November of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Smithfield-Selma Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Fike Demons at 6:00 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Smithfield-Selma has struggled recently with 36 losses in a row, while Fike will arrive with eight straight wins.
Last Tuesday, Smithfield-Selma had to suffer through a rough 59-18 loss at the hands of Hunt. Smithfield-Selma was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-8.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Fike sidestepped C.B. Aycock for a 38-36 victory. Given Fike's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 110th, while C.B. Aycock is ranked 305th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Fike's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emory Skinner, who scored 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jewel Brewington, who scored nine points.
Smithfield-Selma dropped their record down to 0-16 with that defeat, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Fike, their victory bumped their record up to 15-3.
Smithfield-Selma was taken down by Fike 69-7 when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Will Smithfield-Selma 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.
