The Hemingway Tigers will head out on the road to take on the Cross Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Last Wednesday, Hemingway came up short against Green Sea Floyds and fell 51-40. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now lost four in a row.
Despite their loss, Hemingway saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Nasir Brooks, who posted 11 points and four steals, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Xavier Washington, who earned ten points.
Meanwhile, Cross came tearing into Friday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.6 points), and they left with even more momentum. They came within four points of losing the streak, but they secured a 61-57 W against the Yellow Jackets. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 84th, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 209th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hemingway better keep an eye on Caden Ramsey. He was instrumental in Cross' win, dropping a double-double with 25 points and 15 boards. That's the most rebounds Ramsey has posted since back in February of 2024. Preston Fuller was another key player, going 5-for-12 en route to 13 points and eight boards.
Cross' victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.5 points over those games. As for Hemingway, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-14.
Hemingway took their win against Cross in their previous matchup back in February of 2018 by a conclusive 57-33. Does Hemingway have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cross turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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