The Topsail Pirates and the Dixon Bulldogs will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Topsail has given up an average of 51.2 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Topsail is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They put the hurt on Ashley with a sharp 85-62 win on Friday. Surprisingly, this marked the Pirates' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Meanwhile, Dixon came up short against Northside - Jacksonville on Friday and fell 56-44.
Topsail will have to contain Noah Wright as he made an impact in Dixon's last game. He dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds. The game was Wright's ninth in a row with at least 16 points. Dylan Langston was another key player, putting up nine points and three blocks.
Topsail's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Dixon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Topsail took their win against Dixon when the teams last played back in December of 2024 by a conclusive 59-38 score. Do the Pirates have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bulldogs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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