Thomas Heyward Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots 54-14. While losing is never fun, the Rebels can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 271st, while the Patriots are ranked 126th).
Laney Futch was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 21 boards for Patrick Henry Academy. Futch is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last 11 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lillian Lucas, who posted 12 points in addition to seven assists and four steals.
Thomas Heyward Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Patrick Henry Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-7.
Thomas Heyward Academy will take on Andrew Jackson Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they will challenge Colleton Prep Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Friday.
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