The South Mecklenburg Sabres will challenge the Ardrey Kell Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. South Mecklenburg will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
If Ardrey Kell heads into halftime all tied up, they better play a good second half: that's when South Mecklenburg took over last week. South Mecklenburg rang in the new year with a 51-41 win over Palisades on Friday. Given the Sabres' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 38th, while the Pumas are ranked 305th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
South Mecklenburg's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chloe Grant, who posted 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and five blocks. Another player making a difference was Iryiah Wallace, who put up 11 points.
South Mecklenburg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in seven consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Ardrey Kell ended up a good deal behind Myers Park on Tuesday and lost 46-30.
South Mecklenburg pushed their record up to 13-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Ardrey Kell, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 6-7.
South Mecklenburg came up short against Ardrey Kell when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 69-58. Will South Mecklenburg 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.
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