Wheatmore and Uwharrie Charter are an even 3-3 against one another since January of 2022, but not for long. The Wheatmore Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Uwharrie Charter Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in North Carolina (Wheatmore is ranked 269th, while Uwharrie Charter is ranked 266th).
Last Friday, Wheatmore ended up a good deal behind Southwestern Randolph and lost 61-42. Wheatmore has struggled against Southwestern Randolph recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Uwharrie Charter scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on Eastern Randolph with a sharp 68-46 win. Uwharrie Charter has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Uwharrie Charter found their leader in underclassman Nevaeh Staples, who scored 20 points along with eight rebounds and five blocks. Chloe Painter was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with two steals.
Wheatmore has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. As for Uwharrie Charter, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season.
Wheatmore came up short against Uwharrie Charter in their previous matchup back in January, falling 37-30. Will Wheatmore have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
