The Hannah-Pamplico Raiders will face off against the Johnsonville Flashes at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Tuesday, Hannah-Pamplico was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 50-44 to Green Sea Floyds. That's two games in a row now that the Raiders have lost by exactly six points.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Dylan Smith, who posted 12 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Dakhi Thomas, who earned six points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Hannah-Pamplico smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Johnsonville was beaten by Waccamaw 72-37 on Wednesday. The Flashes haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Like Johnsonville, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Jackson Eaddy led the charge by putting up seven points and eight rebounds. Eaddy has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Xavier Johnson, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Johnsonville's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Hannah-Pamplico, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.
Hannah-Pamplico beat Johnsonville 68-60 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Does Hannah-Pamplico have another victory up their sleeve, or will Johnsonville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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