After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Tucker County, Southern was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They strolled past the Paw Paw Pirates with points to spare, taking the game 79-63. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rams as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Southern's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brayden Upole, who posted 22 points in addition to eight assists and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jared Haskiell, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 18 points.
Southern's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Paw Paw, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southern will challenge Hedgesville at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Southern is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.8 points per game this season. As for Paw Paw, they will host Timber Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Paw Paw's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
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