If Charleston Math & Science was feeling good fresh off their 73-36 takedown of Scott's Branch two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Charleston Math & Science Riptide fell 62-52 to the Cross Trojans on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Riptide in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now lost three in a row.
| 01/31/25 @ Cross | 19 |
| 01/17/25 vs Scott's Branch | 21 |
| 01/14/25 @ Baptist Hill | 27 |
| 01/07/25 @ Palmetto Scholars Academy | 27 |
Despite the loss, Charleston Math & Science still got an impressive performance from Ben Gilliard, who posted 19 points and seven boards. The game was Gilliard's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Zion King, who earned six points along with five assists and five steals.
Caden Ramsey continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Cross, dropping a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. Ramsey is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Wright, who had ten points and four steals.
Charleston Math & Science's loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Cross, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season.
Charleston Math & Science will square off against Military Magnet Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Military Magnet Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Charleston Math & Science surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cross, they will challenge Palmetto Scholars Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cross is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.9 points per game this season.
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