Wayne Trace is 7-2 against Woodlan since January of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Wayne Trace Raiders will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Woodlan Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Wayne Trace is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
Last Saturday, Wayne Trace beat Ottoville 45-34. The victory was all the more spectacular given Wayne Trace's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 247th, while Ottoville is ranked 95th).
Meanwhile, Woodlan was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 60-54 to Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran. Woodlan has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Alix Jacquay, who scored 17 points along with nine rebounds. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Anderson, who scored eight points along with 16 rebounds.
Wayne Trace pushed their record up to 7-2 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Woodlan, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Wayne Trace and Woodlan were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, but Wayne Trace came up empty-handed after a 45-44 defeat. Will Wayne Trace have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
