The Lugoff-Elgin Demons will square off against the West Florence Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
West Florence is hoping to do what Cathedral Academy couldn't on Monday: put an end to Lugoff-Elgin's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Lugoff-Elgin claimed a resounding 50-15 win over Cathedral Academy. The Demons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 27 points or more this season.
12/30/24 @ Cathedral Academy | 18 |
12/21/24 vs Philip Simmons | 16 |
12/28/24 vs Cardinal Newman | 12 |
12/27/24 vs St. Johns Country Day | 8 |
12/20/24 @ Camden | 8 |
Lugoff-Elgin found their leader in sophomore Teryn Hobson, who went 8 of 16 on her way to 18 points in addition to six steals and four blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hobson has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendra Wilson, who went 6 for 12 on her way to 13 points and five rebounds.
Lugoff-Elgin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, West Florence had to endure a 14-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took their game last Monday with ease, bagging a 54-3 victory over Central. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
West Florence's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Lugoff-Elgin, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
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