If your team has realistic aspirations to win a state title, it may be beneficial to divide the season into three parts.

During the initial third of the game, it can be beneficial to have performances such as the one exhibited by No. 4 North Mecklenburg against Mallard Creek on Friday.

The Vikings put all players on the court and started the running clock in the final quarter, resulting in a 87-44 win. This game serves as the final preparation before the winter break, as North Mecklenburg (8-0, 3-0) will be competing in the highly-regarded City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Florida.

Isaiah Evans, a player recruited by Duke, scored 35 points with five 3-pointers. Chadlyn Traylor contributed 19 points and Carson Evans had 13.

The game began with the Vikings in the lead, 10-0, and they maintained a significant advantage at halftime with a score of 52-17.

Gary Davis scored 13 points to lead Mallard Creek (3-7, 0-3).

Scoring Summary

The North Mecklenburg team had a strong performance with Exzavier Young scoring 6 points, Chadlyn Traylor with 19, Ashton Pierce with 9, Isaiah Evans with 35, Carson Evans with 13, Zion Williams with 1, and Kyce Matthews with 4.

Mallard Creek: Rassell Young 9, Cameron Rahman 2, Kanya Caddle 2, Gary Davis 13, Brenden Ridge 4, Ahmad Savage 5, Langston Boyd 7, Babee Maitre 2.

Source: highschoolot.com