The Cross Trojans will square off against the Timberland Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cross is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57 points per game this season.
Cross is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Ben Lippen just ended the team's three-game winning streak two weeks ago. They fell 60-47 to the Falcons. The loss was the Trojans' first of the season.
| 12/29/23 vs Wagener-Salley | 15 |
| 01/03/24 @ Lowcountry Leadership | 12 |
| 01/18/24 vs Palmetto Scholars Academy | 12 |
| 12/23/24 vs Ben Lippen | 9 |
| 12/02/23 vs Lake Marion | 9 |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Micah Flute, who posted nine points along with seven rebounds and three steals. That's the most points he has posted since back in January of 2024. Lavell Joyner was another key player, putting up five points along with six boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Cross smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Timberland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They opened the new year with a less-than-successful 50-38 loss to Lake Marion.
Having lost for the first time this season, Cross fell to 3-1. As for Timberland, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
Everything came up roses for Cross against Timberland in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 53-24 victory. Does Cross have another victory up their sleeve, or will Timberland turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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