This season hasn't been kind to the Salem Wildcats, who are still winless after their seventh matchup. They were dealt a 61-34 defeat at the hands of Woodlawn Prep on Thursday. While losing is never fun, Salem can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 289th, while Woodlawn Prep is ranked 124th).
It was another big night for Braylon Reed, who scored 17 points for Woodlawn Prep. Reed set a new season high mark in points with 17. Drayson Patterson was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Salem's loss was their fourth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 0-7. As for Woodlawn Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Salem won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Sumrall at 7:30 p.m. on December 8th. Sumrall is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games. Woodlawn Prep won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Mt. Salus Christian at 6:00 p.m. on December 8th. Mt. Salus Christian is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
