The Fort Mill Yellow Jackets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They fell 60-47 to Independence. Fort Mill found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and rack up seven fewer assists than your opponent.
When it comes to explaining why Fort Mill lost, one person who can't be blamed is Logan Parker. Despite the final result, he scored 18 points along with six rebounds. Christian McCain was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with six rebounds.
It was another big night for Tosh Alberga, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks for Independence. Alberga hasn't dropped below two blocks for ten straight games. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Jasper, who scored nine points along with five assists.
Fort Mill's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Independence, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-3.
Fort Mill's road trip will continue as they head out to face Hickory Grove Christian at 3:00 p.m. on December 29, 2023. Hickory Grove Christian will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in their respective state's rankings (they are ranked 402nd in North Carolina, while Fort Mill is ranked 47th in South Carolina). Independence won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Sports Leadership & Management at 7:30 p.m. on December 29, 2023. Sports Leadership & Management has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 478 points over their last seven contests.
