North and Williston-Elko are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2021, but not for long. The Eagles will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. North is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.5 points per game this season.
North had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 47-point drubbing they dealt Calhoun County on Friday. The Eagles really took it to the Saints for the full four quarters, racking up a 63-16 win. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Saints recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Jailyn Williams
| 01/23/26 @ Calhoun County | 25 |
| 01/20/26 vs Hunter-Kinard-Tyler | 19 |
| 01/17/26 vs Jenkins | 6 |
| 01/16/26 @ Wagener-Salley | 12 |
| 01/13/26 vs Horse Creek Academy | 20 |
| + 14 more games |
North's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jailyn Williams, who posted 25 points in addition to five boards and four steals. With that strong performance, Williams is now averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Amariyah Calloway, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten steals.
North was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Calhoun County only posted three.
Meanwhile, Williston-Elko was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 38-33 heartbreaker at the hands of Ridge Spring-Monetta.
Despite the loss, Williston-Elko saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Shanya Mays went 7-for-12 on her way to 19 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Alyah Holmes was another key player, putting up four points and eight boards.
North's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Williston-Elko, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: North hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 56.5 points per game. It's a different story for Williston-Elko, though, as they've been averaging only 37.9 points. The only thing between North and another offensive beatdown is the Blue Devils. Will they be able to keep them contained?
Everything came up roses for North against Williston-Elko when the teams last played back in December of 2025, as the team secured a 64-24 win. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
