After two games on the road, Surry Central is heading back home. They will take on the West Wilkes Blackhawks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Wednesday, Surry Central came up short against East Surry and fell 39-27. Surry Central has struggled against East Surry recently, as their contest on Wednesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite their loss, Surry Central saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Presley Smith, who scored seven points along with five steals, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Mallie Southern, who scored six points along with five rebounds.
Meanwhile, West Wilkes' recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. The match between West Wilkes and East Surry wasn't particularly close, with West Wilkes falling 50-32. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points West Wilkes has scored all season.
Surry Central's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for West Wilkes, they dropped their record down to 9-7 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Surry Central came up short against West Wilkes when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 49-42. Will Surry Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
