The Windward Wildcats will take on the DeMatha Stags in a tournament on Friday. Windward has given up an average of 57.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Windward is headed into Friday's contest hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight defeats. They fell 88-76 to Crespi on Saturday.
Meanwhile, DeMatha faced Clinton Grace Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Sunday. The Stags came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eagles, sneaking past 64-62. The win was nothing new for the Stags as they're now sitting on three straight.
Windward better keep an eye on Ashton (Ace) Meeks. He was instrumental in DeMatha's win, shooting 43% from the field to rack up 29 points and four steals. Meeks' big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 19 points. Another player making a difference was Jaden Shoultz, who posted ten points and six boards.
DeMatha smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Windward's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for DeMatha, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
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