Basketball Recap: Isaiah Whitsett Key Part of a Team Effort in Whirlies Win

Grimsley posted their closest victory since February 23, 2024 on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Southwest Guilford Cowboys, sneaking past 68-66. The Whirlies have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Cowboys, too.

Grimsley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaiah Whitsett, who posted 16 points. Another player making a difference was Patrick Carter, who had 15 points.

Grimsley has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.2 points per game. As for Southwest Guilford, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-5.

Grimsley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 64-45 victory against Southeast Guilford on the 24th. Southwest Guilford has also already played their next game, a 68-50 win against Page on the 24th.