This season hasn't been kind to the Salem Wildcats, who are still winless after their 17th contest. They were outmatched by Sacred Heart at home and fell 55-20. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Salem has suffered since December 8, 2023.
It was another big night for Raider Williams, who scored 24 points along with six rebounds and six steals for Sacred Heart. The team also got some help courtesy of DJ Booth, who scored six points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Salem dropped their record down to 0-17 with that loss, which was their ninth straight at home. As for Sacred Heart, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salem will square off against East Marion at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. East Marion has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 414 points over their last six matches. As for Sacred Heart, they will head out on the road to square off against Lumberton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Mississippi (Lumberton is ranked 271st, while Sacred Heart is ranked 256th).
