The North Fort Myers Red Knights lost to the South Fort Myers Wolfpack back in February of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. North Fort Myers secured a 51-47 W over South Fort Myers.
It was another big night for Isaiah Newson, who scored 25 points along with three steals. That makes it 11 consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of North Fort Myers' points. Khalid Bourne was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five rebounds.
Despite the loss, South Fort Myers still got an impressive performance from Ja?mahdi Ward, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Quinton Fergurson, who scored eight points along with two steals.
Even though they lost, South Fort Myers were working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Fort Myers only posted an assist.
North Fort Myers' win bumped their record up to 7-13. As for South Fort Myers, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Fort Myers will take on Gateway at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for North Fort Myers: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while Gateway has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road. South Fort Myers will take on Southwest Florida Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Florida (Southwest Florida Christian is ranked 561st, while South Fort Myers is ranked 584th).
