Basketball Game Preview: Wilson Prep Tigers vs. Northwest Halifax Vikings

The Wilson Prep Tigers will face off against the Northwest Halifax Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilson Prep will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.

Wilson Prep is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Rocky Mount Prep 76-29. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 25 points or more this season.

Wilson Prep found their leader in freshman Paris Best, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine assists. Best's evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Kaiden Brown was another key player, going 6 for 12 on her way to 16 points.

Wilson Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Northwest Halifax can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They breezed by KIPP P to the tune of 68-10. That 58 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.

Northwest Halifax's win came from a few key players Wilson Prep will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Keyara Rook, who posted 22 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssia Patterson, who had 15 points.

Wilson Prep's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-1. As for Northwest Halifax, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-9.

Everything came up roses for Wilson Prep against Northwest Halifax when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 53-23 victory. Will Wilson Prep repeat their success, or does Northwest Halifax have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.