The Wilson Prep Tigers will challenge the North Edgecombe Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Wilson Prep's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.
It was a proper cat-fight when Wilson Prep faced off against Rocky Mount Prep on Tuesday. Wilson Prep enjoyed a cozy 87-73 victory over Rocky Mount Prep. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 172nd, while the Jaguars are ranked 473rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, North Edgecombe won against KIPP P two weeks ago with 65 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Tuesday. North Edgecombe managed a 65-59 win over Warren County. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors.
Wilson Prep better keep an eye on Jamauri Cannady. He was instrumental in North Edgecombe's win, dropping a double-double on 25 points and 16 boards. With that strong performance, Cannady is now averaging an impressive 8.3 rebounds per game. Isavius Arrington was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten boards.
North Edgecombe's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-7. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.0 points per game. As for Wilson Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Wilson Prep came up short against North Edgecombe in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 76-71. Will Wilson Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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