Orangeburg-Wilkinson had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 53-47 win over the Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders on Wednesday.
Orangeburg-Wilkinson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jordan McGahee led the charge by going 6 for 10 en route to 16 points plus five rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Mark Jamison, who scored 14 points.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nic Nichols, who went 6 for 13 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds. Kamauri Hunter was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 14 points plus seven rebounds.
Having lost for the first time this season, Heathwood Hall Episcopal fell to 2-1.
Orangeburg-Wilkinson has already played their next contest, a 70-59 defeat against Indian Land on the 29th. As for Heathwood Hall Episcopal, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 64-46 victory against Marion on the 29th.
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