Wilkes Central gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the West Iredell Warriors by a score of 41-32. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their 16-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Wilkes Central had a senior duo take command as Ruth Privette earned nine points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals and Taylor Munsey scored 13 points plus six rebounds and two steals. The dominant performance also gave Privette a new career-high in offensive rebounds (two).
West Iredell is on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilkes Central will venture away from home to take on Newton-Conover at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wilkes Central is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for West Iredell, they will head out to face off against Elkin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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