Basketball Game Preview: North Eagles vs. Ridgeland

The North Eagles just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face Ridgeland at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. North has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

North is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Wagener-Salley 104-45. With the Eagles ahead 68-28 at the half, the contest was all but over already.

North's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Stetson Stacks, who dropped a triple-double on 23 points, 11 assists, and 14 steals. Stacks' evening made it 13 games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jaleil Way, who went 12 for 17 on his way to 25 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals.

Stacks wasn't the only one working in the assists department: North was working as a unit and finished the game with 25 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 71 points the game before, Ridgeland was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They lost 54-30 to Bamberg-Ehrhardt. While Ridgeland didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Bamberg-Ehrhardt 11-6 in the first quarter.

Jabien Harris was Ridgeland's leading scorer, having posted 14 points. Hakeem Chaneyfield held things down on the boards with eight rebounds. Jordan Sanders took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with four assists.

North now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Ridgeland, they dropped their record down to 1-10 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home.

North took their win against Ridgeland in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 by a conclusive 79-54. The rematch might be a little tougher for North since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.