On Tuesday, the Parkland Mustangs were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 50-46 to the Northwest Guilford Vikings.
Parkland lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Alan Vallejo, who scored seven points in addition to nine rebounds and three steals. Josiah Downing was another key player, earning nine points in addition to seven rebounds.
Parkland dropped their record down to 0-2 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Parkland will venture away from home to square off against Atkins at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northwest Guilford, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against R.J. Reynolds at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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