After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Laurens, Southside was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They managed a 48-42 victory over the Emerald Vikings. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
When it comes to explaining why Emerald lost, don't look at Da'Marquis Hopkins. Despite the final result, he went 5 for 7 on his way to 13 points and six rebounds. Key Holloway was another key player, putting up four points along with eight boards and six assists.
Tigers
| 01/09/25 vs Emerald | 48-42 |
| 12/19/24 vs Travelers Rest | 48-43 |
| 12/13/24 vs Carolina Academy | 50-45 |
Southside's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-10. As for Emerald, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southside will square off against Wren at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wren knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 16 matches -- so hopefully Southside likes a good challenge. As for Emerald, they will face off against Fountain Inn at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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