The Southeast Guilford Falcons scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They took down Northeast Guilford 73-55. The win was a breath of fresh air for Southeast Guilford as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
When it comes to explaining why Northeast Guilford lost, one person who can't be blamed is Dennis Fountain. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 29 points and nine rebounds. Fountain is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last three games he's played. Isiah Irving was another key contributor, scoring five points along with eight rebounds.
Southeast Guilford's win bumped their record up to 6-15. As for Northeast Guilford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southeast Guilford will take on Northwest Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Southeast Guilford is coming into the matchup with four straight victories at home, meaning Northwest Guilford will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Northeast Guilford will take on Atkins at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in North Carolina (Northeast Guilford is ranked 412th, while Atkins is ranked 423rd).
