Forbush was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 36th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Wilkes Central Eagles 68-29. The Falcons were down 45-24 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Wilkes Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jermaine Ferguson, who went 7-for-17 to rack up 17 points along with five boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Scott, who posted eight points and six steals.
Forbush's loss dropped their record down to 0-23. As for Wilkes Central, the win got them back to even at 12-12.
Looking ahead, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Falcons face off against the Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Surry Central's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Wilkes Central, they will take on North Wilkes at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Wilkes Central has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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