Strom Thurmond and Central squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Strom Thurmond had to settle for second. They took a 68-53 bruising from the Central Eagles. The Rebels' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Zy Rouse
| 02/13/25 @ Ninety Six | 4 |
| 01/14/25 vs Batesburg-Leesville | 4 |
| 02/21/25 @ Central | 3 |
| 02/14/25 @ Saluda | 3 |
| 01/29/25 @ Pelion | 3 |
| + 11 more games |
Strom Thurmond's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zy Rouse, who shot 55% from the field on his way to 15 points and three steals. Rouse is becoming a predictor of Strom Thurmond's success: when he posts at least three steals the team is 5-2 (and 10-11 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Landen Jones, who posted 13 points and eight boards.
Even though they lost, Strom Thurmond smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Caden Edmond led the charge by dropping a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Edmond is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 16 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Demetrius Myers, who had 19 points and six assists.
Strom Thurmond's defeat dropped their record down to 15-13. As for Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-10 record this season.
Strom Thurmond does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 53-44 loss against Liberty on the 26th.
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