The Salmen Spartans will challenge the Northshore Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Salmen turned things around against Chalmette on Tuesday. They walked away with a 47-40 victory over the Owls.
| 02/04/25 @ Chalmette | 2 |
| 02/01/25 vs Madison Prep Academy | 2 |
| 01/28/25 vs Slidell | 2 |
| 01/25/25 @ Northshore | 3 |
| 01/24/25 vs Fontainebleau | 2 |
Salmen found their leader in sophomore Kendal Thomas, who went 8 for 12 on her way to 22 points and five rebounds. Thomas is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games she's played. Akayla Mcmooain was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to five assists and three steals.
Salmen smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 12 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Northshore entered their tilt with Slidell on Tuesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-54 win over the Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since December 19, 2024.
Salmen's win bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Northshore, their victory was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-6.
Salmen came up short against Northshore in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 92-84. Will Salmen 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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