The James Island Trojans will face off against the Ashley Ridge Swamp Foxes at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: James Island has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Ashley Ridge will arrive with 22 straight victories.
On Friday, James Island was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 45-40 to Fort Dorchester.
Meanwhile, Ashley Ridge faced Summerville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Ashley Ridge walked away with a 60-48 win over Summerville.
Ashley Ridge had a senior duo take command as Skyla Tuthill posted 20 points and seven rebounds and Katie Johnson scored 12 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Kaylin Brown, who put up six points.
Ashley Ridge pushed their record up to 22-1 with the victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.7 points over those games. As for James Island, their loss dropped their record down to 9-13.
James Island took a serious blow against Ashley Ridge in their previous matchup last Wednesday, falling 77-31. Will James Island have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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