Recap: Smithfield-Selma Spartans vs. East Wake Warriors
The Smithfield-Selma Spartans's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their third straight defeat. They took a serious blow against East Wake, falling 102-69. While losing is never fun, Smithfield-Selma can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 580th, while East Wake is ranked 138th).
It was another big night for Nikel Rogers, who went 11 for 16 from beyond the arc en route to 35 points and 0 assists for East Wake. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Rogers has scored all season. Donovan Majette was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Smithfield-Selma has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 15 of their last 16 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-20 record this season. As for East Wake, the victory (which was their 18th in a row) raised their record to 21-4.
Smithfield-Selma does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Wake, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against C.B. Aycock at 6:00 p.m. East Wake has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,272 points over their last 16 contests.
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