The Wootton Patriots will take on the Whitman Vikings in a holiday battle at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Wootton has struggled recently with eight defeats in a row, while Whitman will arrive with four straight victories.
On Wednesday, Wootton came up short against Walter Johnson and fell 64-54.
Despite their loss, Wootton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Chase Mitchell, who posted 21 points, was perhaps the best of all. That was a full 38.9% of the Patriots' points, marking the fourth time in a row Mitchell has had more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Chase Winokur, who scored 14 points and six assists.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Whitman ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They managed a 65-59 win over Landon.
Wootton better focus on containing Will Shapiro and Max Williams as the pair were huge in Whitman's win. Shapiro earned 12 points along with seven boards and five assists, while Williams went 7-for-17 to rack up 22 points and five rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Shapiro a new career-high in steals (five). Bobby Zedak was another key player, shooting 43% from the field on his way to 18 points.
Whitman smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Whitman's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Wootton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Things could have been worse for Wootton, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 59-44 loss to Whitman in their previous meeting back in February. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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