Basketball Preview: Oxford Prep Griffins vs. Wake Prep Academy Guardians
The Oxford Prep Griffins will take on the Wake Prep Academy Guardians at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Oxford Prep humbled River Mill with a 36-9 victory.
Meanwhile, Wake Prep Academy entered their tilt with NCSSM: Durham on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 36-25 win over the Unicorns. While the Guardians didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Wake Prep Academy found their leader in freshman Benie Ballman, who went 9 for 22 en route to 18 points plus seven rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ballman has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Zanasha Bolden, who had nine points in addition to six steals.
Oxford Prep's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Wake Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Oxford Prep came up short against Wake Prep Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 38-31. Will Oxford Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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