Wylie Rallies in Second Half, Beats Naaman Forest 76 to 49

Wylie staged a decisive second half rally to outscore Naaman Forest and secure a 76 to 49 victory in District 9 6A competition on December 13. The Pirates improved to 2 0 in district games and 9 6 overall, strengthening their position early in the district race.

The game was defined by a defensive shift and a productive closing period. Wylie limited Naaman Forest after halftime, converting stops into points as its offense found rhythm late. Leading the Pirates, Chase Hughes scored 16 points while Tre Pierce added 15 and Darian Romano chipped in 11. Those contributions provided the balanced scoring needed to turn a contest into a comfortable margin by the final buzzer.

Statistically the result underscores Wylie’s ability to translate defensive pressure into scoring runs. Turning defense into transition opportunities and second chance points helped create separation in the second half, producing a 27 point final margin that reflects control rather than a one possession outcome. For a team now unbeaten in district play, those late game efficiencies reduce variance and improve the odds of finishing near the top of District 9 6A when playoff seedings are determined.

The win also came alongside a dominant performance by the Lady Pirates, who routed their Naaman Forest counterparts 83 to 24 in the girls contest. That kind of two game sweep on the same night reinforces program depth and can boost school spirit and attendance at future home games.

For Collin County fans and families with ties to Wylie, the result matters beyond a single victory. Early district wins carry outsized importance because they shape the race for postseason positioning and affect scheduling emphasis for coaches and athletic departments. With district play still in its early stages, Wylie’s second half improvement offers both a caution to opponents and a template for the Pirates to follow as they aim to convert momentum into a sustained run through the season.