Basketball Game Preview: Overhills Jaguars vs. Southern Wake Academy Lions + How To Watch

The Overhills Jaguars just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Southern Wake Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Overhills took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They walked away with a 61-52 win over Cape Fear. The victory was some much needed relief for the Jaguars as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Kaiden Ward

Rebounds (Career)

12/11/25 vs Cape Fear	2
12/03/25 @ Holly Springs	1
11/28/25 vs Freedom Christian Academy	1
11/20/25 vs Western Harnett	1
11/19/25 @ Harnett Central	1

Overhills' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaiden Ward led the charge by shooting 63% from the field to rack up 17 points. The dominant performance also gave Ward a new career-high in rebounds (two). Another player making a difference was Demelvin Steele, who posted eight points and 12 boards.

Meanwhile, Southern Wake Academy humbled Excelsior Classical Academy with a 68-23 victory. That 45 point margin sets a new team best for the Lions this season.

Southern Wake Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Overhills, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.