Preview: Wayne Country Day Chargers vs. Wayne Christian Eagles
Wayne Country Day is 8-2 against Wayne Christian since January of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Wayne Country Day Chargers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wayne Christian Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Wayne Country Day scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 65-28 win over Greenfield at home. Given Wayne Country Day's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 139th, while Greenfield is ranked 308th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Wayne Country Day got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jada Vanderhorst out in front who scored 18 points. Kyrah Davis was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
Meanwhile, Wayne Christian waltzed into their match on Tuesday with two straight wins but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 68-43 margin over Epiphany. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Wayne Christian has posted since December 12, 2023.
Wayne Country Day is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. As for Wayne Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 13-1.
Wayne Country Day ended up a good deal behind Wayne Christian when the teams last played last Tuesday, losing 57-42. Will Wayne Country Day have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
