If the Trinity Bulldogs were riding high off their 75-52 takedown of the Wheatmore Warriors last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Trinity fell just short of Uwharrie Charter by a score of 71-69. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Trinity came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 220th, while Uwharrie Charter is ranked 444th).
Several Bulldogs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jacob Hodges, who scored 26 points along with four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hodges has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Campbell, who scored 16 points along with three steals.
Uwharrie Charter got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jeremiah Spinks out in front who scored 25 points. Another player making a difference was Aaron Smith, who scored 17 points.
Trinity's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Uwharrie Charter, their win bumped their record up to 9-11.
Trinity will be playing at home against Providence Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Trinity is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 68 points per game this season. As for Uwharrie Charter, they will be playing at home against Randleman on Wednesday. Randleman will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Uwharrie Charter surely won't give up without a fight.
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