North Forsyth is 0-7 against Atkins since November of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The North Forsyth Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Atkins Camels at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Monday, North Forsyth was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 50-45 to Elkin. While the Vikings didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Buckin' Elks 16-11 in the first quarter.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jylyia Mizell, who posted 15 points along with five assists. The game was her third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Ariel Odugba, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Atkins came up short against R.J. Reynolds last Wednesday and fell 46-37. The Camels have struggled against the Demons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Like Atkins, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Amanda Worrell led the charge by going 8 for 17 en route to 18 points plus five rebounds. That was a full 48.6% of Atkins' points, marking the fifth time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Shen, who posted nine points plus three steals.
Even though they lost, Atkins smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Atkins' defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for North Forsyth, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
North Forsyth took a serious blow against Atkins when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 49-18. Will North Forsyth have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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