The Wagener-Salley War Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight defeat. They fell just short of North by a score of 38-35. Wagener-Salley has struggled against North recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
North's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ken Mack led the charge by scoring 14 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Mack has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Angionna Hook, who scored six points along with eight rebounds and eight steals.
Wagener-Salley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-18 record this season. As for North, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wagener-Salley will take on Denmark-Olar at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Denmark-Olar will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Wagener-Salley surely won't give up without a fight. As for North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Blackville-Hilda at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. North and Blackville-Hilda are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
