Kings Mountain is 2-8 against Shelby since January of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. Having just played yesterday, the Kings Mountain Mountaineers will get right back to it and host the Shelby Golden Lions at 6:00 p.m. on February 7th. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kings Mountain came into Tuesday's game having lost 21 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They secured a 41-37 W over North Gaston on Tuesday. Kings Mountain's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kings Mountain relied on the efforts of Mia Bridges, who scored six points along with 14 rebounds and three steals, and Farri Martin, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Martin also posted two blocks for the first time this season. La'Zya Byrd was another key contributor, scoring five points along with four steals.
Meanwhile, even though Bessemer City scored an imposing 65 points on Tuesday, Shelby still came out on top. Shelby had just enough and edged Bessemer City out 67-65.
Kings Mountain's victory ended a eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-16. As for Shelby, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-11 record this season.
Kings Mountain came up short against Shelby in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 39-34. Will Kings Mountain have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
