East Wake had lost six straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 0-9 to make it seven. They fell 58-48 to the Fike Golden Demons. If the Warriors were looking for revenge after losing 68-58 to the Golden Demons when the teams met back in February, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Fike, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
Fike's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayonta Blanchard led the charge by putting up 14 points and four steals. Blanchard is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least four every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Da'Qavis Greene, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten rebounds.
Looking ahead, East Wake will be playing at home against Leesville Road at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Fike, they will venture away from home to square off against Rocky Mount at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Golden Demons their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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