Southern Wayne’s No. 1 Azariah Jordan lining up for some free throw shoots where she went 1 of 1 from the line.
DUDLEY — The Southern Wayne Saints and the Fike Golden Demons faced off in an energetic matchup that started as a tightly contested battle but ultimately saw the Golden Demons pull away for a convincing 76–51 victory.
First Quarter: Back-and-Forth Battle Sets the Tone
The Golden Demons struck first with a layup, followed shortly by a steal and another quick basket to gain early momentum. The Saints answered at the free-throw line, as No. 21 Jeremiah Armwood knocked down his shot to put Southern Wayne on the board.
Fike continued to attack the basket, but the Saints stayed within reach thanks to timely perimeter shooting. No. 1 Jaylen Carr and No. 23 Ivory Moore each buried three-pointers to keep the score close. As the quarter progressed, both teams traded baskets and fouls, with frequent trips to the free-throw line. Despite the Saints’ efforts, the Golden Demons held a slim edge.
End of the First Quarter Fike Golden Demons 17, Southern Wayne Saints 15
Second Quarter: Golden Demons Take Control
Fike opened the second quarter with a layup and began to stretch the lead. Although No. 23 Ivory Moore responded for the Saints with a basket, the Golden Demons found their rhythm, knocking down a big three-pointer and capitalizing on turnovers.
A steal followed by a powerful dunk ignited the Fike crowd and forced Southern Wayne to call a timeout. The Golden Demons’ full-court pressure caused problems for the Saints, who struggled to find consistent offense.
Late in the quarter, the Saints finally found some success, with baskets from No. 4 Sincere Braswell and No. 23 Ivory Moore, but the damage had already been done.
Halftime Score: Fike Golden Demons 42, Southern Wayne Saints 21
Third Quarter: Saints Show Fight, Demons Maintain Control
Fike wasted no time scoring to open the third quarter, but the Saints responded with renewed energy. A big defensive play by No. 2 Douglas Wynn led to a block and a basket, and No. 3 Zymeer Vick added an and-one to give Southern Wayne a spark.
Despite the push, the Golden Demons consistently answered, sinking free throws and converting key baskets to maintain a commanding lead. Both teams traded scores, but Fike’s efficiency kept the Saints from making a significant run. End of the Third Quarter Golden Demons firmly in front, 59–32
Fourth Quarter: Late Push Falls Short
With eight minutes remaining, the Saints showed determination and hope for a comeback. A steal and basket by No. 2 Douglas Wynn along with a big three-pointer, briefly energized Southern Wayne.
However, the Golden Demons continued to score through contact and capitalized at the free-throw line as both teams entered the bonus. Fike’s steady offense proved too much to overcome, sealing the win down the stretch.
Final Score: Fike Golden Demons 76, Southern Wayne Saints 51
Lady Golden Demons hold strong against Lady Saints
DUDLEY — The Southern Wayne Lady Saints faced off against the Fike Lady Golden Demons in an intense matchup filled with momentum swings, strong defensive plays, and clutch scoring. Despite multiple comeback attempts by the Lady Saints, the Lady Golden Demons maintained control and secured a 46–34 victory.
First Quarter: Golden Demons Set the Early Pace
The Lady Golden Demons struck first with a quick layup, followed by two more baskets to jump out to an early 6–0 lead. The Lady Saints answered at the free-throw line, as No. 3 Amiah Garner knocked down a shot to put the Lady Saints on the board. Momentum began to build for the Lady Saints with a big three-pointer by No. 10 Myhirah Hunter followed by a heavily contested and-one layup from No. 12 Kymora Stokes.
Lady Saints closed the gap to 8–6, but the Lady Golden Demons responded by converting both free throws after a Lady Saints foul. The Lady Saints struggled to capitalize on opportunities at the line, while the Golden Demons continued to apply pressure. A basket by No. 10 Myhirah Hunter helped keep the Lady Saints close, but the quarter ended with the Lady Golden Demons holding an 11–8 lead.
Second Quarter: Fike Pulls Away
The Lady Golden Demons opened the second quarter with another layup, extending their lead. The Lady Saints had trouble finding the basket early, prompting a Lady Golden Demons timeout. Out of the break, the Lady Golden Demons connected on a strong jump shot.
The Lady Saints answered with a momentum-shifting three-pointer from No. 13 Destiny Bullock followed by a layup from No. 10 Myhirah Hunter to spark a comeback. The Lady Golden Demons called another timeout to slow the Lady Saints’ run. After the timeout, No. 1 Azariah Jordan stepped to the line for the Lady Saints and calmly sank both free throws.
However, the Lady Golden Demons responded with consistent scoring, adding layup after layup to build a nine-point lead. A late three-pointer by the Lady Golden Demons increased the pressure heading into halftime. The second quarter closed with the Lady Golden Demons leading 26–14.
Halftime Score: Southern Wayne Lady Saints 14, Fike Lady Golden Demons 26
Third Quarter: Saints Show Fight, Demons Respond
The Lady Saints came out of halftime with renewed energy, as No. 10 Myhirah Hunter opened the scoring with a basket. The Lady Golden Demons answered immediately, converting both free throws at the line. The Saints stayed aggressive with a putback basket by No. 33 Aliyah Williams followed by a steal and score from No. 1 Azariah Jordan to cut the deficit to eight.
A big three-pointer from No. 12 Kymora Stokes brought the Lady Saints closer, and defensive pressure forced mistakes from the Lady Golden Demons. Despite the Lady Saints’ momentum shift, the Lady Golden Demons regained control after a timeout, knocking down back-to-back three-pointers.
The Lady Saints continued to battle, with a basket by No. 3 Amiah Garner but the Lady Golden Demons answered with a heavily contested and-one layup, followed by a steal and another score. The Lady Saints added a free throw from No. 3 Amiah Garner but the Lady Golden Demons closed the quarter firmly in control.
End of Third Quarter: Fike Lady Golden Demons 42, Southern Wayne Lady Saints 27
Fourth Quarter: Golden Demons Finish Strong
With eight minutes remaining, the Lady Saints looked for a late comeback while the Lady Golden Demons focused on closing the game. The Lady Saints showed strong defense early, highlighted by a block from No. 33 Aliyah Williams but were unable to capitalize on the rebound. The Lady Golden Demons went to the line after a foul, converting one of two free throws.
The Lady Saints continued to fight as No. 33 Aliyah Williams hit a jump shot and later knocked down a three-pointer to keep the Lady Saints in the game. Both teams experienced a brief scoring drought, creating a stalemate late in the quarter.
The Lady Golden Demons finally broke through with a layup and added another free throw after a Lady Saints foul. With one minute remaining, the Lady Golden Demons called a timeout to manage the clock. Out of the timeout, No. 3 Amiah Garner scored a layup for the Lady Saints, but time ran out before the Lady Saints could mount a final push.
Final Score: Southern Wayne Lady Saints 34, Fike Lady Golden Demons 46
