The Northeast Guilford Rams's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fourth straight defeat. The game between them and Southeast Guilford wasn't particularly close, with Northeast Guilford falling 73-55. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
When it comes to explaining why Northeast Guilford lost, one person who can't be blamed is Dennis Fountain. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 29 points and nine rebounds. Fountain hasn't dropped below 17 points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Isiah Irving, who scored five points along with eight rebounds.
Northeast Guilford dropped their record down to 7-13 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Southeast Guilford, their win bumped their record up to 6-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northeast Guilford will play host again and welcome Atkins, where tip off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in North Carolina (Northeast Guilford is ranked 412th, while Atkins is ranked 423rd). As for Southeast Guilford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northwest Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
