Basketball Game Preview: South Johnston Trojans vs. East Wake Warriors

South Johnston hasn't had much luck against East Wake recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The South Johnston Trojans will host the East Wake Warriors at 7:30 p.m.

Last Friday, South Johnston lost to Hunt on the road by a 57-40 margin.

Meanwhile, East Wake came tearing into Monday's match with 12 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21.1 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took their game with ease, bagging a 75-42 win over the Saints. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 20 points or more this season.

East Wake's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.8 points over those games. As for South Johnston, they now have a losing record at 10-11.

South Johnston was taken down by East Wake 74-46 when the teams last played back in January. Will South 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.