Basketball Game Recap: Smithfield-Selma Spartans vs. East Wake Warriors

By Team Reports Feb 21, 2024, 4:51am

Recap: Smithfield-Selma Spartans vs. East Wake Warriors

The Smithfield-Selma Spartans lost against the East Wake Warriors back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Smithfield-Selma was dealt a 85-52 defeat at the hands of East Wake. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Smithfield-Selma in their matchups with East Wake: they've now lost nine in a row.

Donovan Majette was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds for East Wake. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Fox, who scored 16 points along with two steals.

Smithfield-Selma has not been sharp recently as the team has lost 14 of their last 15 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season. As for East Wake, the victory (which was their 17th in a row) raised their record to 20-4.

Smithfield-Selma didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 102-69 defeat vs. East Wake on the 19th. East Wake has also already played their next contest, a 102-69 win against Smithfield-Selma on the 19th.

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