The Wagener-Salley War Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their eighth straight loss. They were beaten by North 40-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Wagener-Salley has suffered since December 15, 2023.
North's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dianne Hosey led the charge by scoring 11 points along with seven steals. Another player making a difference was Alayshia Mack, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Wagener-Salley has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season. As for North, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wagener-Salley will take on Ridge Spring-Monetta at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Hunter-Kinard-Tyler at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than North in South Carolina (Hunter-Kinard-Tyler is ranked 117th, while North is ranked 242nd).