Southampton posted their closest win since January 3, 2024 on Friday. They skirted past the Franklin Broncos 55-52. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Broncos are ranked 285th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tyrell Beverly continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. He has been hot recently, having also posted three or more blocks the last three times he's played. Israel Key was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine boards.
Indians
| 01/17/25 @ Franklin | 55-52 |
| 01/15/25 vs Sussex Central | 69-53 |
| 01/14/25 vs Nandua | 66-55 |
Southampton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 11 consecutive matchups.
Southampton's victory bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Franklin, they dropped their record down to 5-9 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Southampton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, an 87-80 win against Colonial Heights on the 21st. Franklin has also already played their next game, a 41-35 victory against Camden County on the 20th.
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