Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Liberty). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Pickens Blue Flame 85-42. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 52-14.
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Logan Smith was his usual excellent self, going 8 for 9 on his way to 21 points. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2023. Kendall Jackson was another key player, going 6 of 10 on his way to 15 points and five rebounds.
Liberty's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Pickens, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with the defeat, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Liberty will welcome Travelers Rest at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pickens, they will head out to face off against Walhalla at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pickens is facing Walhalla at the right time seeing as Walhalla is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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