The Worcester Prep Mallards were the 54-51 winner over the Chincoteague Ponies when they last played one another back in December of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. Worcester Prep was the victim of a rough 60-40 defeat at the hands of Chincoteague on Wednesday.
Chincoteague's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jake Harper, who scored 15 points along with 6 assists and 6 steals. The match was Harper's third in a row with at least ten points. Jordan Harper was another key contributor, scoring 19 points along with 8 rebounds.
Worcester Prep now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Chincoteague, their win bumped their record up to an identical 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Worcester Prep will square off against The Gunston School at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Chincoteague won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Salisbury Christian at 6:00 p.m. on December 7th.
