Having just played yesterday, the Wake Prep Academy Guardians will head out on the road to face off against the Oxford Prep Griffins at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Wake Prep Academy's defense has only allowed 23 points per game this season, so Oxford Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Oxford Prep is hoping to do what NCSSM: Durham couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Wake Prep Academy's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Wake Prep Academy walked away with a 36-25 victory over NCSSM: Durham. While the Guardians didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Wake Prep Academy found their leader in freshman Benie Ballman, who went 9 for 22 en route to 18 points plus seven rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ballman has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Zanasha Bolden, who earned nine points in addition to six steals.
Meanwhile, Oxford Prep blew past River Mill, posting a 36-9 win.
Oxford Prep's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Wake Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Wake Prep Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Oxford Prep in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, winning 38-31. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wake Prep Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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