West Wilkes hadn't done well against Starmount recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The West Wilkes Blackhawks pulled ahead with a 67-66 photo finish over the Starmount Rams. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 56-45 back in December of 2024.
Despite the loss, Starmount saw an underclassman step up: freshman Ryley Rodriguez went 8 of 15 on his way to 25 points. Those 25 points set a new season-high mark for Rodriguez. Corey Armstrong was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and 12 boards.
West Wilkes' win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Starmount, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Wilkes will take on Wilkes Central at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Wilkes Central has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Starmount, they will square off against Leadership Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Leadership Academy will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Starmount surely won't give up without a fight.
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