JJ Gray
| 01/16/26 vs Myrtle Beach | 30 |
| 01/13/26 @ North Myrtle Beach | 30 |
| 01/08/26 vs St. James | 23 |
| 01/06/26 vs Socastee | 24 |
| 01/03/26 vs Conway | 20 |
| + 13 more games |
Myrtle Beach came into Friday's game looking for another win against Carolina Forest, but JJ Gray wouldn't allow it. The Panthers were the clear victors by an 82-57 margin over the Seahawks on Friday with plenty of help from Gray, who shot 59% from the field on his way to 30 points in addition to seven boards and five assists. He is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 16 or more in each of the last 18 games he's played dating back to last season.
Myrtle Beach's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamarcus Carroll, who went 10-for-16 en route to 25 points. Another player making a difference was Julian Brown, who shot 73% from the field to rack up 16 points.
The win made it two in a row for Carolina Forest and bumps their season record up to 12-5. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 7-10 North Myrtle Beach and 6-8 Myrtle Beach. As for Myrtle Beach, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Carolina Forest will challenge Conway at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 52.41 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Myrtle Beach, they will host North Myrtle Beach at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. The Seahawks will be up against the Chiefs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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