Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Eastern Wayne

Eastern Wayne extended their winning streak to three games thanks to a huge performance from Levi Evans. The Warriors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ayden - Grifton Chargers on Saturday, sneaking past 62-59 for which the team can thank Evans, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Eastern Wayne is undefeated when Evans posts ten or more boards, but 5-6 otherwise.

Kam McDaniel

Points

01/17/26 vs Ayden - Grifton	8
01/13/26 vs North Johnston	6
01/10/26 vs Northeastern	3
01/06/26 @ North Lenoir	2
01/02/26 @ SouthWest Edgecombe	4
+ 5 more games

Kam McDaniel was another key player, putting up eight points. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.

Eastern Wayne's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Ayden - Grifton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season.

Eastern Wayne and Ayden - Grifton could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. The Warriors will challenge Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (194 vs. 45). Meanwhile, Ayden - Grifton (ranked 374th) will meet Greene Central (ranked 76th) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.