While Lugoff-Elgin didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They breezed by Academy for College and Career Exploration to the tune of 61-27 on Monday. Given the Demons' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 47th in South Carolina, while Academy for College and Career Exploration are ranked 137th in Maryland), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lugoff-Elgin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaleb Long, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 10 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylen Mumford, who posted seven points and three steals.
Demons
| 12/30/24 vs Academy for College and Career Exploration | 61-27 |
| 12/27/24 vs Roswell | 59-38 |
Lugoff-Elgin 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 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Lugoff-Elgin is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.6 points per game. As for Academy for College and Career Exploration, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lugoff-Elgin will welcome West Florence at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Lugoff-Elgin's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while West Florence has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Academy for College and Career Exploration, they will host New Hope Academy Regional at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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