Westside has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.28 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They strolled past the Military Magnet Academy Eagles with points to spare, taking the game 73-55. The victory was familiar territory for the Rams who have now won five matches in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Military Magnet Academy lost, don't look at Dream Watson. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten boards. Watson is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Sabri Mitchell was another key player, going 7 for 13 en route to 16 points and five rebounds.
Rams
| 02/01/25 vs Military Magnet Academy | 73-55 |
| 01/28/25 vs Emerald | 94-5 |
| 01/25/25 vs T.L. Hanna | 50-38 |
| 01/17/25 vs Wren | 45-41 |
| 12/20/24 vs Boiling Springs | 59-16 |
| + 12 more games |
Westside's win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-2. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.5 points per game. As for Military Magnet Academy, they moved to 19-4 with that defeat, which also ended their 12-game winning streak.
Westside and Military Magnet Academy should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps South Carolina Rankings. Westside (ranked 12th) will meet Laurens (ranked 87th) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Similarly, Military Magnet Academy will take on Charleston Math & Science at 7:00 p.m. on Monday up 240 places (22 vs. 262).
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