East Wake Academy and Gates County squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but East Wake Academy had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Gates County Red Barons and fell 78-36. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 365th, while the Red Barons are ranked 102nd).
Zebriya Woodley was a one-woman wrecking crew for Gates County as she to rack up 18 points and eight rebounds. Woodley is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last eight games she's played. Zoey Nowell was another key player, on her way to 15 points and seven boards.
This is the second loss in a row for East Wake Academy and nudges their season record down to 12-8. As for Gates County, their win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-2.
East Wake Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gates County, they will challenge North Duplin on Friday. North Duplin will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Gates County surely won't give up without a fight.
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