Basketball Recap: Blackville-Hilda Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Blackville-Hilda's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Wagener-Salley War Eagles by a score of 72-61. That looming 72-61 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Fighting Hawks yet this season.

Blackville-Hilda got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Messiah McFadden out in front who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Darius Jenkins, who went 5 for 10 en route to 13 points.

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01/24/25 - Away

72-61 W

Blackville-Hilda smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in three consecutive contests.

Blackville-Hilda moved to 3-8 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak. As for Wagener-Salley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.

Blackville-Hilda will welcome Ridge Spring-Monetta at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering Blackville-Hilda has lost seven straight at home (dating back to last season) and Ridge Spring-Monetta six straight on the road , this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum. Wagener-Salley has already played their next matchup (against Hunter-Kinard-Tyler), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.