Basketball Recap: JD Terrell Key Part of a Team Effort in Trojans Win

Olympic proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 32) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 67-64 victory over the Palisades Pumas. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 59-55 back in January.

JD Terrell

Steals

02/04/25 vs Palisades	3
01/31/25 vs Ballantyne Ridge	2
01/24/25 @ South Mecklenburg	2

Olympic's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JD Terrell, who posted 16 points along with eight assists and three steals. Terrell is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Maurice Sabb was another key player, going 7 of 9 en route to 19 points and five rebounds.

Palisades' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brighton Lester, who went 6 for 11 on his way to 14 points. Lester continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tymon Simpkins, who went 5 of 8 en route to 13 points and five boards.

Olympic's record now sits at 15-5. As for Palisades, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Olympic will head out to face off against Myers Park at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Myers Park will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Olympic surely won't give up without a fight. As for Palisades, they are taking a road trip to take on Ballantyne Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Palisades has insisted on making their lastfour contests complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 1-3 during that stretch of close contests.