Chesnee and Liberty are an even 4-4 against one another since January of 2015, but not for long. The Chesnee Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Liberty Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Chesnee lost 51-29 to R-S Central on Wednesday. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Hilltoppers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Liberty fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back wins it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They took down Brashier Middle College Charter 42-25 on Tuesday. That looming 42-25 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Red Devils yet this season.
Liberty's win came from a few key players Chesnee will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Trinity Garrett, who went 6 for 10 en route to 12 points along with five boards and four steals. Another player making a difference was Natalie White, who posted 15 points and eight rebounds.
Liberty smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Chesnee's defeat dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Liberty, their victory bumped their record up to 3-12.
Chesnee came up short against Liberty in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 47-35. Will Chesnee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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