It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Spartanburg Day can now relate to. They received a blow on Friday as they fell 56-39 to the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots. While losing is never fun, the Griffins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 239th, while the Patriots are ranked 105th).
Leading Patrick Henry Academy to victory were Laney Futch and Emilee Stanley. Futch almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds, while Stanley went 6-for-13 on her way to 18 points. What's more, Stanley also posted a 46% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lillian Lucas, who posted 11 points in addition to eight boards and five assists.
Spartanburg Day has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season. As for Patrick Henry Academy, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-7.
Spartanburg Day does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they will face off against Spartanburg Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Spartanburg Christian Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Patrick Henry Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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