The Wilson Christian Academy boys basketball team is on a roll. Following a 34-22 home win over Faith Christian Thursday night, the Chargers have won four in a row.

Ryan Sherrod led the Chargers (5-3) with seven points, and was one of eight players on the scoresheet. Alston Joyner led the Patriots with eight points.

The Chargers lost to Faith Christian in Rocky Mount before Christmas and avenged that loss.

Wilson Christian trailed 4-2 after one quarter, but controlled the rest of the game in coming up with its third victory of the week.

“I was pleased with the last three quarters, not very pleased with the first,” said Wilson Christian head coach Jeremy Carlson. “We picked up the level and they weren’t able to match it.”

The Chargers will be back in action against the Pitt County Pacers at home on Tuesday.

WCA girls edge Faith Christian

The Wilson Christian Academy girls basketball team had to play from behind Thursday night, but came up with a big second half in a 20-17 win over Faith Christian.

Maddie Reynell led the Lady Chargers with 10 points, while Everette Bridges led the Patriots with eight.

Wilson Christian trailed 13-6 at halftime but roared back in the second half, out-scoring the Patriots 14-4 in the game’s final two quarters. The team took the lead in the third and then shutout Faith Christian in the fourth to secure the victory.

Forest Hills boys handle Toisnot

Behind an 18-point night from Austin Joyner, the Forest Hills boys basketball team took down Toisnot at home Thursday night, coming away with a 56-31 win.

Joyner’s 18 points led the Bucks (5-2), followed by Antaevion Evans with 12 and Nasir Hines with 10. Nyquvion Mitchell, Ty’lek Neal and Josh Willingham led the Hawks (1-6) with eight points apiece.