The Wagener-Salley War Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their seventh straight loss. They took a 34-23 hit to the loss column at the hands of Calhoun County. Wagener-Salley lost against Calhoun County in their previous head to head back in December of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 49-13 score last time.
Calhoun County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Takara Brown, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. Brown is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games she's played. Cassidy Pough was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with 17 rebounds and four steals.
Wagener-Salley dropped their record down to 2-13 with that loss, which was their eighth straight on the road. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 15.3 points per game. As for Calhoun County, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wagener-Salley will face off against North at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. North is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak. As for Calhoun County, they will head out on the road to square off against Denmark-Olar at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Denmark-Olar is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
