The West Brunswick Trojans will head out to face off against the Topsail Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Tuesday, West Brunswick was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 47-42 to Ashley. While the Trojans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Screaming Eagle 15-7 in the first quarter.
Despite their loss, West Brunswick saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. K'Veon Griffin, who went 6 for 14 on his way to 14 points and six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Clarida, who posted eight points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Meanwhile, Topsail played a tough game on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Hoggard, falling 83-43. The Pirates were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-20.
West Brunswick will have to contain Rhett Britt as he made an impact in Topsail's last game. He dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason French, who had five points.
Even though they lost, Topsail smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
West Brunswick's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Topsail, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
West Brunswick beat Topsail 52-41 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Does West Brunswick have another victory up their sleeve, or will Topsail turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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