The Philip Simmons Iron Horses won the last time they faced the Wando Warriors, and things went their way on Monday too. Philip Simmons walked away with a 65-52 win over Wando. Given Philip Simmons' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 14th, while Wando is ranked 152nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Philip Simmons' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Titus Pettersen, who scored 16 points. Travaris Walker was another key contributor, scoring 10 points.
Philip Simmons pushed their record up to 5-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Wando, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Philip Simmons will head out on the road to face off against Goose Creek at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Goose Creek knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past five matchups -- so hopefully Philip Simmons likes a good challenge. As for Wando, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Lucy Beckham at 5:00 p.m.