Foard was the 53-40 winner over North Iredell when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Foard Tigers took a 56-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Iredell Raiders on Friday.
When it comes to explaining why Foard lost, don't look at Jessica Bailey. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 boards. Bailey is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Gabby Sutcliffe was another key player, putting up eight points.
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Even though they lost, Foard smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
Foard's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for North Iredell, they pushed their record up to 12-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Foard and North Iredell should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. Foard (ranked 195th) will meet West Iredell (ranked 584th) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Foard is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.8 points per game this season. Similarly, North Iredell will face off against St. Stephens at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday up 169 places (147 vs. 316).
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