Whitmire was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Pelion Panthers, falling 59-39. The Wolverines lost against the Panthers in their previous head to head back in December of 2016, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 63-21 score last time.
Whitmire's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Kayshaun Schumpert, who earned 11 points, and Malachi Douglass, who earned nine points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Tyshawn Caldwell went supernova for Pelion, going 6 for 10 en route to 14 points plus eight rebounds and six steals. Caldwell is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kolton Rogers, who posted 12 points in addition to eight rebounds.
Whitmire's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Pelion, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Whitmire won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Newberry Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pelion, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against Wagener-Salley at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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