Having just played yesterday, the First Flight Nighthawks will jump right back in to play the Martin County Gators at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in First Flight's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine games.
On Tuesday, First Flight strolled past Pasquotank County with points to spare, taking the game 74-59.
Meanwhile, Martin County entered their tilt with Hertford County on Thursday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They really took it to the Bears for the full four quarters, racking up a 58-12 win. The Gators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 20 points or more this season.
First Flight better keep an eye on Jordan Matthewson. He was instrumental in Martin County's win, shooting 73% from the field en route to 23 points along with seven boards and four steals. That's the most points Matthewson has posted since back in December of 2025. Another player making a difference was Kamarion Larry, who earned 11 points.
Martin County's victory bumped their record up to 21-3. As for First Flight, they now have a winning record of 13-12.
First Flight came up short against Martin County in their previous matchup back in January, falling 75-71. Can the Nighthawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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