First Flight lost to Northeastern back in February of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Nighthawks took a 71-63 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Nighthawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 212th, while the Eagles are ranked 63rd).
Northeastern got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jakel Stallings out in front who posted 22 points. That's the most points Stallings has posted since back in December of 2024. Z'Kobe Whidbee was another key player, putting up 18 points along with five assists and four steals.
First Flight is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8. As for Northeastern, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-1.
Looking ahead, First Flight will take on Pasquotank County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Nighthawks' defense better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 61.7 points per game this season. As for Northeastern, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Holmes at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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