West Johnston lost against C.B. Aycock back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The West Johnston Wildcats fell 55-46 to the C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 444th, while the Golden Falcons are ranked 192nd).
When it comes to explaining why West Johnston lost, don't look at Chase Gilmore. Despite the final result, he posted 12 points. What's more, Gilmore also posted four assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Noah Ellington, who scored nine points.
C.B. Aycock got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Janeson Steele out in front who had 12 points. Anthony Jackson was another key player, putting up nine points.
West Johnston has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. As for C.B. Aycock, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-9.
Coincidentally, West Johnston and C.B. Aycock will both be playing Smithfield-Selma the next time they take the court. West Johnston will head out to face Smithfield-Selma at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, while C.B. Aycock will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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