The Palmetto Scholars Academy Phoenix's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their sixth straight loss. They were dealt a 66-35 defeat at the hands of Cross. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Palmetto Scholars Academy has scored all season.
Caden Ramsey was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds for Cross. Ramsey is absolutely dominating the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jamez Way, who scored 14 points along with two steals.
Palmetto Scholars Academy bumped their record down to 2-7 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Cross, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmetto Scholars Academy will take on Lowcountry Leadership at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lowcountry Leadership is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Cross, they will be playing at home against St. John's at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. St. John's and Cross are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads.
