Cross's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 58-45 victory over the Baptist Hill Bobcats. That's more bragging rights for the Trojans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Cross to victory, but perhaps none more so than Lavell Joyner, who posted 15 points and six steals. Micah Dukes also deserves some recognition as he pulled down his first rebounds of the season.
Cross smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Several Bobcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaden Douglas, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. Douglas is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last seven games he's played. Travone McFadden was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 12 boards.
Trojans
| 01/17/25 vs Baptist Hill | 58-45 |
| 01/11/25 vs Timberland | 61-55 |
| 12/20/24 vs Lake Marion | 70-61 |
| 12/17/24 vs Stall | 57-40 |
| 02/17/24 vs Bamberg-Ehrhardt | 57-52 |
| + 7 more games |
Cross pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.7 points per game. As for Baptist Hill, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-10 record.
Cross wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 70-25 victory against Lowcountry Leadership on the 20th. As for Baptist Hill, they will host Palmetto Scholars Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Baptist Hill is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.5 points per game this season.
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