Friday, January 20, 2017

Northern's The Boss

The top two boys team in the Big East squared off tonight at Northern Nash as they hosted Fike.. Both teams came in 2-0 and The Knights jumped to a 12 point first quarter lead.  Fike closed the half cutting the lead to 7 but the Knights took control in the second and leave no doubt who's the top team winning  84-65.  Northern is now 3-0 with three games in conference next week while Fike drops to 2-1.

The Lady Gryphons never gave the Lady Birds of Southern Nash a chance to breathe tonight as there was never any indication of having a chance.  Once the final horn sounded the Lady Gryphons are set for their showdown Monday with Hunt after a 54-9 victory. Rocky Mount wins their tenth game in twelve tries 3-0 in thd Big East. Southern Nash has lost 11 of 14 and 0-3 in Big East Play.

The Fike Lady Golden Demons stay in the upper  echelon of the Big East after a victory over Northern Nash 44-26.  Fike 12-4  2-1 while Northern Falls to 6-11 0-3.

There was a very important game played in Rocky Mount tonight as  the two teams that could least afford a loss squared off when the Gryphons hosted the Firebirds both 0-2 in conference in the big East.  These teams played a close one and Rocky Mount wins 63-59. Rocky Mount trailer by one entering the fourth quarter.  Joseph Blue led the Gryphons scoring 26. Rocky Mount gets one foot out of the grave going to 1-2 while Southern has to figure out where to go from here.

Nash Central paid a visit to Hunt and the Bulldogs survive a long desperate three at the buzzer to beat the Warriors 58-55.  The Bulldogs go to 2-1 in conference and win their 10th game overall while Hunt falls to 1-2 and lose their 12th overall.

The shocker of the night is the Lady Bulldogs of Nash Central go into unbeaten Hunt's house and destroy the Warriors. 61-45.

There will be a doubleheader basketball action Saturday at NC Wesleyan. Men play at 2pm Saturday and women at 4.

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