The Southeast Alamance Stallions will head out on the road to take on the Cummings Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southeast Alamance is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last seven games.
Southeast Alamance scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Graham, posting a 86-50 victory on the road. Given Southeast Alamance's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 294th, while Graham is ranked 620th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Jerry Sims, who scored 36 points along with eight rebounds and seven steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last 15 games he's played. Davian Edwards was another key contributor, scoring 25 points along with four steals.
Cummings can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat North Moore 81-45 on the road. Winning is a bit easier when you work as a team to rack up nine more assists than your opponent, as Cummings did.
Cummings' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kobie Stadler, who went 6 for 12 from beyond the arc en route to 20 points and 1 assist. Stadler is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ja'Kari Dobbins, who scored 17 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Southeast Alamance's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-10. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.5 points per game. As for Cummings, their win bumped their record up to 12-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Southeast Alamance have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 29.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Cummings struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Southeast Alamance couldn't quite finish off Cummings when the teams last played back in January and fell 68-66. Can Southeast Alamance avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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