Bluffton proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 48) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Wando Warriors out 58-55. While the Bobcats didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
| 12/20/24 vs Wando | 7 |
| 12/17/24 @ Ridgeland | 6 |
| 12/16/24 vs Branchville | 3 |
| 12/14/24 vs Whale Branch | 5 |
Leading Bluffton to victory were Carnell Warren and Harrison Skinner. Warren went 9 for 18 on his way to 21 points and eight rebounds, while Skinner posted 14 points and seven steals. Skinner has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last four times he's played. Jamari Manning was another key player, putting up eight points.
Bluffton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Despite the defeat, Wando saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Sully Templeton dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 boards. Those 17 points set a new season-high mark for Templeton. The team also got some help courtesy of Owen Schafer, who put up 14 points.
Bluffton's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Wando, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Bluffton will host Bethesda Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bluffton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 70.4 points per game this season. As for Wando, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 61-38 loss against James Island on the 21st.
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