Basketball Game Preview: West Johnston Wildcats vs. C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons

The West Johnston Wildcats will face off against the C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons at 7:45 p.m. on Friday.

West Johnston is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Hunt on Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. West Johnston took a blow against Hunt, falling 70-41. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-17.

Meanwhile, C.B. Aycock's game on Tuesday was all tied up 30-30 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They secured a 73-69 W over Fike. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Golden Falcons.

C.B. Aycock's win came from a few key players West Johnston will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jarvis Williams, who posted 16 points. Jaiden Williams was another key player, putting up 13 points.

C.B. Aycock pushed their record up to 11-9 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.5 points per game. As for West Johnston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.

West Johnston took a serious blow against C.B. Aycock when the teams last played back in January, falling 81-41. Will West Johnston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.