Basketball Recap: Whitmire Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Wolverines

Team Score

12/16/24 vs South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind	59
11/25/24 vs Greenwood Christian	42
12/03/24 vs Newberry Academy	40
12/02/24 vs Pelion	39
12/11/24 @ Newberry Academy	33

Whitmire had to endure an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took their matchup on Monday with ease, bagging a 59-17 win over the South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind Hornets. The Wolverines' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Whitmire's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Seth Rueter led the charge by going 7 for 15 on his way to 18 points. Braylen Sartor was another key player, putting up ten points along with seven assists and four steals.

Whitmire was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Whitmire's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whitmire and Pelion will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind, they will venture away from home to square off against Dixie at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.