Basketball Recap: Salem Wildcats vs. Woodlawn Prep Wolfpack
Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 23rd straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 67-30 defeat at the hands of the Woodlawn Prep Wolfpack. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 61-34 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Salem saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Porter Jackson went 6 for 11 en route to 14 points plus seven rebounds.
Woodlawn Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cole Sinclair led the charge by going 9 for 17 en route to 19 points plus five assists and three steals. The matchup was Sinclair's ninth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Drayson Patterson, who went 5 for 7 en route to 11 points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Woodlawn Prep, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Mount Olive at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Woodlawn Prep, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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