The Smithfield-Selma Spartans will take on the North Johnston Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Smithfield-Selma and Harnett Central met for a duel on Wednesday where Smithfield-Selma couldn't get it done. The game between Smithfield-Selma and Harnett Central didn't end well, with Smithfield-Selma falling 65-51. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Johnston). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Rosewood 67-39. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Kaleb Pone was nothing short of spectacular: he went 14 for 23 en route to 33 points plus six rebounds and two steals. What's more, he also racked up two offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in January. Aamari Dunston was another key player, going 6 for 15 en route to 13 points plus two steals.
North Johnston's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Smithfield-Selma, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Smithfield-Selma beat North Johnston 62-55 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was North Johnston's Charlie Barnes, who went 6 for 9 en route to 15 points. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Smithfield-Selma still be able to contain Barnes? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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