Wilson Academy's game on Friday was all tied up 40-40 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They slipped by the Woodward Academy War Eagles 70-69. The victory was all the more spectacular given Wilson Academy's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 161st, while Woodward Academy is ranked 29th).
Woodward Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jarvis Hayes Jr., who went 8-for-17 to rack up 22 points along with eight boards and six steals. The game was Hayes Jr.'s third in a row with at least 17 points. Bradyn Elder was another key player, shooting 50% from the field en route to 26 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Wilson Academy
| 12/19/25 @ Woodward Academy | 70-69 |
| 12/13/25 vs Seneca | 85-51 |
| 12/06/25 vs Harlem | 64-55 |
The win (which was Wilson Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 4-5. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.0 points over those games. As for Woodward Academy, they moved to 8-5 with that defeat, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Wilson Academy will wrap up 2025 with a road trip to face off against Norland at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Wilson Academy will be up against the Vikings' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.09 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Woodward Academy, they and Mays will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. The War Eagles will need to watch out since the Raiders have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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