Basketball Game Preview: Wake Prep Academy Guardians vs. Wake Forest Cougars

The Wake Prep Academy Guardians will take on the Wake Forest Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Wake Prep Academy's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Wake Forest has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.

Wake Prep Academy is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Woods Charter: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Guardians blew the Wolves out of the water with a 66-17 final score. The Guardians have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 44 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Wake Forest came up short against Enloe on Wednesday and fell 48-38.

Wake Prep Academy will have to contain Scotty Jones as he made an impact in Wake Forest's last game. He posted 15 points. Kaleb Jones was another key player, putting up four points.

Wake Forest's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Wake Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.

Wake Prep Academy couldn't quite get it done against Wake Forest when the teams last played back in November of 2024 as they fell 74-63. Will the Guardians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.