Bessemer City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 68-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Highland Tech Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Yellow Jackets of the 66-46 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Bessemer City lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Jonathan Black, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 19 points. Another player making a difference was Tristen Gordon, who posted eight points and ten assists.
Yellow Jackets
| 01/17/25 @ Highland Tech | 58-68 |
| 01/14/25 vs Burns | 84-93 |
| 01/07/25 vs Shelby | 58-72 |
Even though they lost, Bessemer City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games.
Highland Tech's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Sherrill led the charge by dropping a double-double on 26 points and 12 boards. The match was Sherrill's 20th in a row with at least ten points. Cooper McCraw was another key player, going 9 for 11 en route to 23 points and seven rebounds.
Bessemer City's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Highland Tech, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bessemer City will face off against Shelby at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Shelby knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Bessemer City likes a good challenge. As for Highland Tech, they will take on R-S Central at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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