If Wheatmore was feeling good fresh off their 61-41 takedown of Trinity last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Wheatmore Warriors came up short against the Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles on Wednesday, falling 69-45. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost seven in a row.
Wheatmore lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Parker Kines, who posted 14 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Weston Driggers, who earned seven points in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks.
It was another big night for Jaxon Mabe, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine boards for Uwharrie Charter Academy. Mabe is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Zymorie Sturdivant, who went 5 for 9 en route to 12 points and four steals.
Wheatmore's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Uwharrie Charter Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 15-6.
Wheatmore wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, an 86-62 loss against Eastern Randolph on the 31st. Uwharrie Charter Academy has also already played their next contest, a 72-30 win against Trinity on the 31st.
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