East Clarendon was handed a 20-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Manning Monarchs 50-47. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wolverines as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
East Clarendon was led to victory by Payton Hanniford and Cherish Cochran. Hanniford posted eight points and 22 rebounds, while Cochran had 15 points and six assists. Kierstin Woods was another key player, putting up four points and seven boards.
East Clarendon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since the start of last season.
Manning's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ameerah Conyers, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds. Conyers is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last eight games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aysia Moore, who put up 16 points.
Wolverines
| 01/25/25 @ Manning | 50-47 |
| 01/17/25 @ Marion | 29-49 |
| 01/14/25 vs Atlantic Collegiate Academy | 44-45 |
| 01/09/25 @ Mullins | 50-59 |
| 01/07/25 vs Kingstree | 38-45 |
East Clarendon's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-9. As for Manning, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
East Clarendon wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 52-37 defeat against Lake City on the 27th. Manning has also already played their next contest, a 51-44 loss against Kingstree on the 28th.
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