South Carolina High School Basketball - Hampton County holds off Whale Branch
January 13, 2024: Beaufort, SC 29940
Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Hampton County Hurricanes (Varnville, SC) and the host Whale Branch Warriors (Beaufort, SC), saw Hampton County's basketball squad hold off Whale Branch by a tally of 50-46.
With the victory, Hampton County improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Hurricanes host Woodland (Dorchester, SC) to confront the Wolverines in a AA Region 6 challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a record of 10-7. Woodland lost 74-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Porter-Gaud (Charleston, SC)
Next up, the Warriors confront the Branchville Yellow Jackets (Branchville, SC) in a A Region 7 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Whale Branch will attempt to advance on its 7-8 season record. The Yellow Jackets go into the test with a 7-5 record after their 50-48 non-league win over Military Magnet Academy (North Charleston, SC).