Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 23rd straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 67-30 defeat at the hands of the Woodlawn Prep Wolfpack. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 61-34 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Salem saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Porter Jackson went 6 for 11 en route to 14 points plus seven rebounds.
Woodlawn Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cole Sinclair led the charge by going 9 for 17 en route to 19 points plus five assists and three steals. The matchup was Sinclair's ninth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Drayson Patterson, who went 5 for 7 en route to 11 points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Woodlawn Prep, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Mount Olive at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Woodlawn Prep, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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