Calhoun County had lost six straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-12 to make it seven. They took a blow against the North Eagles, falling 63-16. While losing is never fun, the Saints can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 271st, while the Eagles are ranked 56th).
Calhoun County's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jamaryria McMichael, who posted eight points and 11 boards, and Christian Tyler-Corley, who had seven points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. That was a full 50% of the Saints' points, marking the fifth time in a row McMichael has earned more than a third of the team's points.
As for North, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-3. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 20 points or more this season.
North got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jailyn Williams out in front who scored 25 points along with five boards and four steals. With that strong performance, Williams is now averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Amariyah Calloway, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten steals.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Calhoun County is set to take on their familiar foe Horse Creek Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, North will square off against rival Williston-Elko at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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