Southern Wayne’s No. 1 Azariah Jordan with a huge drive to the basket and the Saints cut the deficit.
First Quarter: Trading Baskets Early
WILSON — The Demons opened the game with a layup to set the tone. The Saints quickly answered with a tough finish from No. 1 Jaylen Carr. Fike responded with a big three-pointer, but Southern Wayne stayed aggressive. A basket by No. 2 Douglas Wynn and another strong drive gave the Saints the lead.
No. 1 Jaylen Carr continued to make an impact, scoring again to keep the Saints ahead. After a timeout by the Demons, Fike struggled to control the ball, but soon capitalized on a steal that led to a basket. The Demons began to find rhythm, scoring off another turnover and adding consecutive baskets.
The Saints refused to back down. No. 1 Jaylen Carr delivered a big layup, and No. 4 Jacob Graham knocked down a jump shot to answer a Demons bucket. The first quarter ended as a tightly contested and exciting battle, with both teams showing they came ready to compete.
Second Quarter: Demons Build the Lead
The Demons started the second quarter with another layup, prompting a Saints timeout. Southern Wayne struggled briefly with ball control, while Fike capitalized at the free-throw line, sinking key shots despite a few early misses.
The Saints began to rally behind No. 3 Zymeer Vick, who scored back-to-back baskets to spark momentum. However, a technical foul on Southern Wayne gave the Demons additional opportunities at the line.
No. 12 Imeir Kornegay contributed with a strong putback, and No. 2 Douglas Wynn caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down consecutive three-pointers to keep the Saints within striking distance. Both teams traded trips to the free-throw line, with points steadily adding up on each side. Despite the Saints’ effort, the Demons maintained control heading into halftime.
Halftime Score: Southern Wayne Saints 35, Fike Demons 45.
Third Quarter: Momentum Swings and Big Plays
Southern Wayne opened the second half with renewed energy, as No. 2 Douglas Wynn scored on a layup to start the quarter. The Demons answered quickly, but the Saints continued pushing the pace. Another layup by No. 2 Douglas Wynn and a strong finish from No. 3 Zymeer Vick highlighted the Saints’ determination.
Fike responded with key free throws and a powerful dunk that energized the crowd. A technical foul on the Demons gave the Saints a chance to capitalize, though they struggled to convert at the line.
The Saints mounted a run, with No. 1 Jaylen Carr and No. 5 Jayden Moore contributing crucial points. However, the Demons countered with another electrifying dunk and consistent free-throw shooting to maintain their advantage.
As the third quarter ended, both teams remained aggressive, but Fike held onto the lead.
Fourth Quarter: Demons Seal the Victory
The Demons began the final quarter strong at the free-throw line, sinking both shots. The Saints answered with a layup and a foul by No. 1 Jaylen Carr, followed by another basket from No. 5 Jayden Moore.
A key three-pointer by No. 23 Ivory Moore cut the deficit to 10 points, giving Southern Wayne hope late in the game. However, Fike continued to capitalize at the line and added timely layups to protect their lead.
Despite the Saints’ persistent effort and late-game pushes, the Demons maintained control in the closing minutes to secure the win.
Final Score: Southern Wayne Saints 70, Fike Demons 88
