Cross had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed past the Hemingway Tigers to the tune of 73-41 on Monday. The Trojans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Leading Cross to victory were Caden Ramsey and Preston Fuller. Ramsey dropped a double-double with 24 points and 12 boards, while Fuller almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. Ramsey is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 12 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Wright, who posted five points in addition to nine steals and five boards.
Cross smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 20 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Jabari Pearson and Tristen Stuckey certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Pearson on his way to 14 points, while Stuckey had seven points.
Trojans
| 02/17/25 vs Hemingway | 73-41 |
| 01/31/25 vs Charleston Math & Science | 62-52 |
| 01/28/25 vs St. John's | 69-25 |
| 01/20/25 vs Lowcountry Leadership | 70-25 |
| 01/17/25 vs Baptist Hill | 58-45 |
| + 11 more games |
Cross' victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-2. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.1 points over those games. As for Hemingway, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-15.
Cross didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 56-55 loss against Carvers Bay on the 19th. Hemingway does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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