Western Guilford had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-3 to make it nine. They took a blow against the Northern Guilford Nighthawks, falling 74-37. The Hornets were down 57-27 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Payton Wood
| 11/25/25 @ Northern Guilford | 17% |
| 11/18/25 @ Atkins | 18% |
| 11/20/25 @ Northeast Guilford | 33% |
| 12/02/25 vs East Forsyth | 42% |
| 12/04/25 vs Northern Guilford | 50% |
Despite the defeat, Western Guilford saw an underclassman step up: freshman Payton Wood posted 11 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Wood also set a new season-high mark in shooting accuracy with 50%. Another player making a difference was Reese Miga, who put up nine points.
As for Northern Guilford, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Northern Guilford was led to victory by Leena McField and Aliyah Settle. McField dropped a double-double with 25 points and 14 boards, while Settle shot 56% from the field on her way to 23 points and three steals. That makes it five consecutive games in which McField has scored at least a third of the Nighthawks' points. The team also got some help courtesy of Anaya Pearley, who earned eight points along with seven steals and five rebounds.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Western Guilford will face off against High Point Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northern Guilford, they will challenge East Forsyth at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' defense has only allowed 28.4 points per game this season, so the Nighthawks' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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