Having just played yesterday, the Fort Dorchester Patriots will get right back to it and host the White Knoll Timberwolves at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
On Friday, Fort Dorchester came up short against Ashley Ridge and fell 56-49. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 85th, while the Swamp Foxes are ranked fifth).
Meanwhile, White Knoll hadn't done well against River Bluff recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. White Knoll blew past River Bluff 61-18. The Timberwolves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 23 points or more this season.
White Knoll's win came from a few key players Fort Dorchester will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Emory Waters-Inman, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 boards. Another player making a difference was Shaelyn Hayes, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 boards.
White Knoll smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Fort Dorchester dropped their record down to 8-9 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for White Knoll, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Fort Dorchester lost to White Knoll at home by a decisive 45-28 margin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Fort Dorchester have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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