Wilson Prep waltzed into their contest on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They blew past the Weldon Chargers, posting an 87-43 victory. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 20 points or more this season.
Wilson Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Newsome led the charge by going 7 for 14 on his way to 22 points and three steals. Newsome is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last nine games he's played. Donovan Dickens was another key player, going 5 of 8 en route to 15 points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Tigers
| 02/07/25 vs Weldon | 22 |
| 02/05/25 vs North Edgecombe | 11 |
| 02/04/25 @ KIPP P | 10 |
| 01/28/25 vs Rocky Mount Prep | 13 |
| 01/18/25 @ Northwest Halifax | 21 |
| + 16 more games |
Wilson Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Wilson Prep's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 85.7 points over those games. As for Weldon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
Wilson Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 107-70 victory against Northwest Halifax on the 8th. As for Weldon, they are taking a road trip to square off against Rocky Mount Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mount Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past ten games -- so hopefully Weldon likes a good challenge.
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