Cross dropped down to 4-6 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 53-52 to the Scott's Branch Eagles. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
Caden Ramsey
| 01/02/26 @ Timberland | 17 |
| 01/13/26 vs Scott's Branch | 16 |
| 12/05/25 vs Timberland | 15 |
| 12/12/25 @ Lake Marion | 14 |
| 01/09/26 @ Lowcountry Leadership | 10 |
| + 1 more games |
Cross' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caden Ramsey, who shot 40% from the field to rack up 16 points along with seven boards and three steals. The Trojans are 2-1 when Ramsey posts 15 or more points, but 2-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Wright, who posted ten points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists.
As for Scott's Branch, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-9. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.3 points over those games.
Scott's Branch was led to victory by Nyren Bowman and Frajon Bennett. Bowman scored 19 points, while Bennett had 13 points.
Cross wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 65-59 win against Branchville on the 16th. As for Scott's Branch, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 52-47 victory against Baptist Hill on the 16th.
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