Basketball Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for Northern Guilford

Leena McField

Points

12/20/25 vs Bishop McGuinness	29
12/19/25 vs Wesleyan Christian Academy	23
12/18/25 vs Southeast Guilford	28
12/12/25 @ North Surry	25
12/10/25 @ Eastern Alamance	29
+ 14 more games

Northern Guilford extended their winning streak to seven games thanks to a huge performance from Leena McField. The Nighthawks came out on top against the Bishop McGuinness Villains by a score of 56-44 on Saturday with plenty of help from McField, who almost dropped a double-double with 29 points and nine boards. The game was her 19th in a row with at least 17 points.

Another player making a difference was Anaya Pearley, who posted 11 points and eight rebounds. She is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games she's played.

Bishop McGuinness' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Claire Sullivan, who shot 55% from the field to rack up 15 points. Jenna Moore was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to eight boards and three steals.

Northern Guilford's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Bishop McGuinness, they moved to 8-2 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.

Coming up, Northern Guilford will take on Southeast Raleigh in a tournament on Friday. The Nighthawks' defense better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 51.9 points per game this season. As for Bishop McGuinness, after both having extra time off, they and Chatham Central will shake off the rust and duke it out at 6:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026. This will be the Villains' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.