Wheatmore hadn't done well against Trinity recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Everything went the Wheatmore Warriors' way against the Trinity Bulldogs as the Wheatmore Warriors made off with a 61-41 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 52-42 back in December of 2024.
Wheatmore had a senior duo take command as Weston Driggers dropped a double-double on 16 points and 15 boards and Parker Kines went 7 of 13 en route to 16 points and eight rebounds. The dominant performance gave Driggers a new career-high in boards. Another player making a difference was Truman Auman, who posted five points and six rebounds.
Wheatmore was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Trinity only racked up six assists.
Despite the loss, Trinity still got an impressive performance from Nazir Staton, who earned 14 points and six boards. Jackson Lee was another key player, putting up eight points and six rebounds.
Wheatmore's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Trinity, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-16.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Uwharrie Charter Academy the next time they take the court. Wheatmore will head out to face Uwharrie Charter Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Trinity will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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