Westover is 6-1 against Triton since February of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Westover Wolverines' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Triton Hawks on February 23rd. One thing working in Westover's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last five games.
On Wednesday, Westover didn't have too much trouble with Pine Forest at home as they won 58-39. Given Westover's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 47th, while Pine Forest is ranked 304th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Triton scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Overhills 84-62. The win was familiar territory for Triton who now have six in a row.
Triton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was B. J. Surles out in front who scored 19 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Surles has scored all season. Jamaury Taylor was another key contributor, scoring 17 points.
Westover's victory was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-1. As for Triton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season.
Westover beat Triton 67-56 in their previous meeting on February 2nd. Does Westover have another victory up their sleeve, or will Triton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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