Richlands hasn't had much luck against Swansboro recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Richlands turned things around against Dixon last Monday. They wrapped up 2024 with a 56-42 win over the Bulldogs. The match marked the Wildcats' most dominant victory of the season.
Meanwhile, Swansboro put another one in the bag last Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They had just enough and edged Southwest Onslow out 65-62. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pirates have posted since March 1, 2024.
Swansboro's win came from a few key players Richlands will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Tayvion Tangiora, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. His evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jermaine Cunningham, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Swansboro's victory bumped their record up to 11-0. As for Richlands, their win bumped their record up to 4-9.
Richlands lost to Swansboro on the road by a decisive 81-62 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Richlands avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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