The Northwest Halifax Vikings's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 76-25 loss at the hands of Wilson Prep. Northwest Halifax has struggled against Wilson Prep recently, as their game on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Wilson Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Josh Hicks led the charge by scoring 14 points along with three steals. Hicks is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Brandon Anderson was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Northwest Halifax dropped their record down to 2-17 with that loss, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Wilson Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwest Halifax will take on Rocky Mount Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mount Prep is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 60.5 points per game this season. As for Wilson Prep, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Greenfield at 7:00 p.m. on February 3rd. Greenfield knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven games -- so hopefully Wilson Prep likes a good challenge.
