On Saturday night, January 28, Whitefield Academy traveled to Ben Hill Recreational center to play Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy for a Region 9A game. Over the years, Whitefield and SACA have enjoyed many hard fought battles, dating back to the 2001 state playoffs. Keeping the rivalry alive, the two teams dueled it out before a spirited crowd. Whitefield outlasted Southwest by the score of 78-60. Celebrating the win, along with his 18th birthday, Kenny Gaines led all scorers with 37 points, 12 rebounds, five steals and three blocks. Sophomore Eric Lockett chipped in 12 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. Sophomore Lorenzo Carter also contributed 10 points and eight block shots.
The WolfPack will host region opponent, Our Lady of Mercy, Tuesday night at 7:30.
The WolfPack will host region opponent, Our Lady of Mercy, Tuesday night at 7:30.