The King's Fork Bulldogs and the Northeastern Eagles will face off at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. One thing working in King's Fork's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
On Friday, King's Fork took their contest with ease, bagging an 82-45 victory over Lakeland. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 13th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 189th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Northeastern, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They claimed a resounding 77-45 win over Currituck County. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 32 points or more this season.
Northeastern's win came from a few key players King's Fork will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Eleck Sutton, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Tyell Saunders, who posted nine points in addition to six assists and five steals.
Northeastern smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
King's Fork's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 85.0 points per game. As for Northeastern, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
King's Fork took their victory against Northeastern when the teams last played back in January of 2023 by a conclusive 68-46. Does King's Fork have another victory up their sleeve, or will Northeastern turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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