It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Mallard Creek can now relate to. The contest between the Mallard Creek Mavericks and the North Mecklenburg Vikings didn't end well, with the Mallard Creek Mavericks falling 68-51. While losing is never fun, the Mavericks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 141st, while the Vikings are ranked tenth).
Mallard Creek has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-14 record this season. North Mecklenburg's win was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 25-3.
Mallard Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Mecklenburg, they will face off against Davie on Friday. One thing working in North Mecklenburg's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 18 matchups.
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