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The Christmas break wasn’t exactly time off for the Washington and Northside high school boys’ basketball teams.

Washington wrapped up play after two games in the John Wall Invitational last Saturday in Raleigh. Northside took part in the Virginia Hoopfest Showcase Series in Franklin, Va. Washington dropped games to Garner (63-57) and Word of God (72-58) to fall to 7-4 overall. The Pam Pack have lost their last four games with two others in a Christmas tournament at Greenfield Academy.

Northside lost to Norfolk Collegiate, 78-50 to fall to 6-2 going into Monday’s home game against Lawrence Academy.

Washington continues its very tough schedule with games on Friday and Saturday. The Pam Pack open Eastern Plains Conference play at Farmville Central on Friday. The Pam Pack and Jaguars are regarded as two of the top teams in 2-A east of Raleigh this season.

On Saturday, the Pack host Northwood at 7:30 p.m. in the final game of the 252/919 Winter Classic. The rest of the schedule is:

* First Flight vs. Southern Wayne, noon

* Northeastern vs. Goldsboro, 1:30 p.m.

* J.H. Rose vs. Southeast Raleigh, 3 p.m.

* South Central vs. Garner, 4:30 p.m.

* Greenfield vs. Clayton, 6 p.m.

* Washington vs. Northwood, 7:30 p.m.

Games can be seen online at BigSports.TV.

After Monday’s game, Northside goes to Bear Grass on Friday for a non-conference game. It’s the first time the two schools will play since Bear Grass’ Nate Gurganus was injured during a play in the first half of the Northside Basketball Kickoff Tournament.

Washington wrestlers compete at Gate City Grapple

Three wrestlers took part in the Gate City Grapple.

Sam Botles improved to 25-5 after placing fourth at 106 pounds. Bryce Perry improved to 29-4 after placing fifth at 126 pounds. Gabe Foreman also participated at 150 pounds.

2024 Gate City Grapple – Boys Results for Washington

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Sam Boltes (25-5) placed 4th and scored 16.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 – Sam Boltes (Washington) 25-5 received a bye () (Bye)
• Quarterfinal – Sam Boltes (Washington) 25-5 won by fall over Dalton Helms (Central Academy) 18-10 (Fall 2:20)
• Semifinal – Aiden Burkholder (Trinity) 36-3 won by fall over Sam Boltes (Washington) 25-5 (Fall 3:50)
• Cons. Semi – Sam Boltes (Washington) 25-5 won by fall over Marcus Soukup (Union Pines) 15-4 (Fall 1:48)
• 3rd Place Match – Charlie Fogle (South Iredell) 33-3 won by major decision over Sam Boltes (Washington) 25-5 (MD 15-3)

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Bryce Perry (29-4) placed 5th and scored 17.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 – Bryce Perry (Washington) 29-4 received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 – Bryce Perry (Washington) 29-4 won by fall over Drew Lawrence (Union Pines) 10-6 (Fall 0:50)
• Quarterfinal – Kyle Simpson (Parkwood) 30-2 won in sudden victory – 1 over Bryce Perry (Washington) 29-4 (SV-1 4-1)
• Cons. Round 4 – Bryce Perry (Washington) 29-4 won by tech fall over Demarcus Freeman (South Iredell) 21-8 (TF-1.5 4:45 (16-1))
• Cons. Round 5 – Bryce Perry (Washington) 29-4 won by major decision over Elliot Fagan (Page) 23-6 (MD 19-7)
• Cons. Semi – Jayvion Johnson (Pine Forest) 32-5 won by decision over Bryce Perry (Washington) 29-4 (Dec 14-8)
• 5th Place Match – Bryce Perry (Washington) 29-4 won by tech fall over Phoenix Michaud (Newton Conover) 29-8 (TF-1.5 3:00 (16-1))

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Gabe Foreman (15-9) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 – Gabe Foreman (Washington) 15-9 won by fall over Cayden Johnson (Parkwood) 2-8 (Fall 1:15)
• Quarterfinal – Max Cable (Pigeon Forge) 17-5 won by fall over Gabe Foreman (Washington) 15-9 (Fall 1:35)
• Cons. Round 2 – Landon Williams (Newton Conover) 25-8 won by decision over Gabe Foreman (Washington) 15-9 (Dec 10-9)