Whale Branch had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Lake Marion Gators by a score of 50-42 on Tuesday.
Lake Marion's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ashton Jamison, who posted nine points and six steals. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Smith, who scored 13 points and five steals.
Whale Branch's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-7. As for Lake Marion, they moved to 9-5 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Whale Branch is taking a road trip to face off against Hampton County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Hampton County's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Whale Branch has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Lake Marion, they will host Bridges Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Marion is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.7 points per game this season.
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