White Knoll lost against River Bluff back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The White Knoll Timberwolves fell just short of the River Bluff Gators by a score of 48-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Timberwolves have suffered against the Gators since February 11, 2020.
Despite the loss, White Knoll saw an underclassman step up: freshman Bryson Schofield dropped a double-double on 20 points and 15 rebounds. Schofield has become a key player for White Knoll: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least ten boards, but 5-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Jennings, who posted ten points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, White Knoll smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as River Bluff only pulled down eight offensive rebounds.
It was another big night for Yasir Cromer, who went 10 of 19 on his way to 27 points and three steals for River Bluff. Cromer is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Wilson, who had eight points and nine rebounds.
White Knoll's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for River Bluff, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. White Knoll will head out to challenge Fort Dorchester at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for River Bluff, they are taking a road trip to face off against Irmo at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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