After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Keenan, the West Florence Knights were happy to have found some success on Friday. They skirted past Cheraw 45-42. That's another feather in the cap for West Florence, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
West Florence got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kendrina Johnson out in front who dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 rebounds. Those ten points set a new season-high mark for her. Gabrielle Gunter was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with nine rebounds.
West Florence's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8. As for Cheraw, they bumped their record down to 6-6 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Florence will take on Myrtle Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cheraw, they will play host again and welcome North Central, where tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Central is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
