Basketball Recap: Trinity Takes a Loss

Trinity was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They lost 61-41 to the Wheatmore Warriors. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 52-42 back in December of 2024.

Despite the loss, Trinity still got an impressive performance from Nazir Staton, who posted 14 points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Jackson Lee, who put up eight points and six rebounds.

Wheatmore had a senior duo take command as Weston Driggers dropped a double-double on 16 points and 15 boards and Parker Kines went 7 of 13 on his way to 16 points and eight rebounds. Those 15 boards set a new season-high mark for Driggers. The team also got some help courtesy of Truman Auman, who had five points and six rebounds.

Trinity's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Wheatmore, their record now sits at 8-10.

Coincidentally, both will both be playing Uwharrie Charter Academy the next time they take the court. Wheatmore will head out to face Uwharrie Charter Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Trinity will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.