Wake Prep Academy lost to Falls Lake back in November of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Wake Prep Academy Guardians came out on top against the Falls Lake Firebirds by a score of 67-55. Given the Guardians' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 156th, while the Firebirds are ranked 543rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Wake Prep Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shawn Amadike, who posted 14 points and three steals. Amadike is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jermiah Hargrove, who had ten points along with five rebounds and five steals.
Guardians
| 01/14/25 vs Falls Lake | 67-55 |
| 01/08/25 @ Raleigh Charter | 88-53 |
| 12/28/24 vs Kenston Forest | 71-56 |
| 12/27/24 vs Warren County | 65-55 |
Wake Prep Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Wake Prep Academy is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. As for Falls Lake, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Wake Prep Academy will head out on the road to face off against Franklin Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.7 points per game this season. As for Falls Lake, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Raleigh Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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