If the Southeast Halifax Trojans were riding high off their 78-40 takedown of the Weldon Chargers last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Southeast Halifax's rough 94-70 defeat to Wilson Prep on Wednesday might stick with them for a while. While losing is never fun, Southeast Halifax can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 220th, while Wilson Prep is ranked 74th).
Southeast Halifax's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayvion Demery, who scored 20 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Demery has scored all season. Trayvese Silver was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with eight rebounds.
Wilson Prep got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Leslie Minter out in front who scored 30 points along with five rebounds and two blocks. Minter hasn't dropped below two blocks for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Hicks, who scored 16 points along with three steals.
Southeast Halifax's loss dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Wilson Prep, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southeast Halifax will take on Chatham Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southeast Halifax has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 758 points over their last 11 matchups. As for Wilson Prep, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Warren County at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Wilson Prep's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last seven contests.
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