Lugoff-Elgin hadn't done well against Blythewood recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Demons walked away with a 67-55 win over the Bengals. The victory was nothing new for the Demons as they're now sitting on three straight.
Lugoff-Elgin can attribute much of their success to Jaiden Grant, who shot 86% from the field to rack up 15 points along with five boards and five blocks. Those 15 points gave Grant a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Justin Harris, who posted five points and six assists.
Demons
| 01/07/26 @ Blythewood | 67-55 |
| 01/05/26 vs Sumter | 57-44 |
| 01/02/26 @ West Florence | 66-43 |
Lugoff-Elgin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive matchups.
Lugoff-Elgin's record now sits at 10-6. As for Blythewood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Lugoff-Elgin will be playing in front of their home fans against Ridge View at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Demons will need to watch out since the Blazers have now posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. As for Blythewood, they will head out to take on West Florence at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bengals will be up against the Knights' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.33 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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