Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wake Prep Academy). They claimed a resounding 76-9 victory over the Research Triangle Raptors. The win was nothing new for the Guardians as they're now sitting on five straight.
| 01/17/25 vs Research Triangle | 25 |
| 01/16/25 @ Franklin Academy | 17 |
| 12/27/24 @ Martin County | 16 |
| 01/08/25 @ Raleigh Charter | 10 |
| 01/14/25 vs Falls Lake | 3 |
Wake Prep Academy found their leader in freshman Beanie Ballman, who went 11 of 17 on her way to 25 points and six steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ballman has scored all season. Journey Johnson was another key player, going 8 for 12 en route to 18 points and six steals.
Wake Prep Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.
Wake Prep Academy is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.1 points per game. As for Research Triangle, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wake Prep Academy will head out to challenge East Wake Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (East Wake Academy has won four straight at home, while Wake Prep Academy won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Research Triangle, they will take on Falls Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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