Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Screven County couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a blow against the Wilcox County Patriots on Friday, falling 75-47. The Gamecocks' loss signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak.
Jaliah Roberts
| 02/28/25 vs Wilcox County | 22 |
| 02/25/25 vs Clinch County | 21 |
| 02/21/25 vs Greenville | 29 |
| 02/18/25 vs Treutlen | 24 |
| 02/14/25 vs Bryan County | 22 |
| + 8 more games |
Jaliah Roberts and Olivia Jackson certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Roberts went 8-for-20 to rack up 22 points and seven boards, while Jackson dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Roberts' afternoon made it 13 games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points.
It was another big night for Shamauri Martin, who shot 61% from the field en route to 26 points along with seven assists and five steals for Wilcox County. What's more, Martin also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in January. Zariah Martin was another key player, putting up 18 points in addition to six assists and six steals.
Screven County's defeat dropped their record down to 23-6. As for Wilcox County, the win was the 26th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 27-1.
Screven County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wilcox County, they will take on Washington-Wilkes at 1:00 p.m. on March 7th. Wilcox County knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine games -- so hopefully Washington-Wilkes likes a good challenge.
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