Two dominant guards in Keyara Rook and Iyauna Harley are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Northwest Halifax Vikings will challenge the Warren County Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Northwest Halifax is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
On Tuesday, Northwest Halifax ended up a good deal behind Weldon and lost 49-35.
Meanwhile, Warren County hadn't done well against Northampton County recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way two weeks ago. Warren County managed a 52-47 win over Northampton County.
Northwest Halifax better keep an eye on Mariah Harris. She was instrumental in Warren County's win, dropping a double-double on 26 points and 20 rebounds. Harris is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last 12 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Harley, who posted 12 points along with eight assists and eight boards.
Warren County was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Warren County's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-5. As for Northwest Halifax, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Northwest Halifax skirted past Warren County 47-45 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Northwest Halifax since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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