The West Craven Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 28 points or more this season. They took their match on the road on Wednesday with ease, bagging a 68-39 win over Washington. West Craven's victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
West Craven's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shalawn Yates, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds. The matchup was Yates' ninth in a row with at least ten points. Nyliah Bryant was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with seven assists and five steals.
West Craven pushed their record up to 9-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.2 points per game. As for Washington, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Craven will take on East Carteret at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in North Carolina (East Carteret is ranked 100th, while West Craven is ranked 97th). As for Washington, they will play host again and welcome Farmville Central, where tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
