You can't lose the matchup if you win every quarter, and that was precisely North Pike's strategy against Franklin County on Tuesday. The North Pike Jaguars strolled past the Franklin County Bulldogs with points to spare, taking the game 58-39. The win was familiar territory for the Jaguars who have now won three matches in a row.
North Pike was led to victory by Kadence Thompson and Kadence Jordan. Thompson went 9 for 17 en route to 15 points plus six assists and five steals, while Jordan went 6 for 13 en route to 15 points plus five assists and two steals. Thompson has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Serenity Moore was another key player, scoring eight points.
North Pike smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
North Pike's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Franklin County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
North Pike will challenge Amite County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Pike is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.6 points per game this season. As for Franklin County, they will square off against Bogue Chitto at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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