Basketball Recap: Eastern Wayne Comes Up Short

Warriors

Previous 5 Games

01/20/26 @ Washington	48-81
01/17/26 vs Ayden - Grifton	62-59
01/16/26 vs SouthWest Edgecombe	60-59
01/13/26 vs North Johnston	63-52
01/10/26 vs Northeastern	71-85

Eastern Wayne dropped down to 9-7 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They were beaten by the Washington Pam Pack 81-48. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 161st, while the Pam Pack are ranked 45th).

Despite the loss, Eastern Wayne still got an impressive performance from Levi Evans, who shot 55% from the field en route to 14 points and seven rebounds. Evans is on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Izeiah Oates, who posted 12 points.

As for Washington, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-4. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 contests by 20 points or more this season.

Washington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shimere Garris led the charge by putting up 28 points and six boards. Chaise Smith was another key player, posting 22 points along with eight assists and five rebounds.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastern Wayne will challenge West Craven at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 60 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Washington, they will face off against North Pitt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Smith and Trekevion Pittman.