While South Effingham didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-19), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-54 victory over the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Warriors on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since February 10th.
South Effingham's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Hayden Johanson led the charge by dropping a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Johanson a new career-high in blocks (four). Kailyn Chapman was another key player, shooting 46% from the field on her way to 17 points.
Mustangs
| 11/29/25 vs KIPP Atlanta Collegiate | 57-54 |
| 11/22/25 @ Bryan County | 53-48 |
| 11/21/25 vs Calvary Day | 67-11 |
| 11/19/25 @ Savannah Country Day | 58-23 |
| 11/18/25 @ St. Andrew's | 51-38 |
The victory (which was South Effingham's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.2 points over those games. As for KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, South Effingham will venture away from home to take on Calvary Day at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, they will host Holy Innocents Episcopal at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Warriors their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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