Basketball Recap: South Point Takes a Loss

South Point was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rock Hill Redmen. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Pointers have suffered since December 27, 2023.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rock Hill to victory, but perhaps none more so than Myles Bailey, who posted 18 points and three steals. Bailey is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jlynn Risner, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds.

South Point now has a losing record at 10-11. As for Rock Hill, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Point will head out to take on Portsmouth West at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Rock Hill, they will head out on the road to face off against Point Pleasant at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.