While Fike didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They strolled past the West Johnston Wildcats with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 73-55. For the Demons, this counts as revenge for the 53-37 win the Wildcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February.
| 12/10/24 @ West Johnston | 20 |
| 12/06/24 vs D.H. Conley | 22 |
| 12/04/24 @ SouthWest Edgecombe | 17 |
| 12/03/24 vs Southern Nash | 23 |
| 11/22/24 @ Beddingfield | 50 |
Fike had a senior duo take command as William Monk dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds and Kameron Barbee dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. Monk's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Braylen Loftin was another key player, putting up ten points and five rebounds.
Fike smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why West Johnston lost, don't look at Chase Gilmore. Despite the final result, he went 8 of 14 on his way to 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian McFall, who posted 13 points.
Fike's record is now 5-1. As for West Johnston, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-5.
Fike wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 77-51 victory against Beddingfield on the 13th. As for West Johnston, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 60-44 defeat against Cleveland on the 13th.
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