After a string of four wins, West Ashley's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 61-60 to the Ashley Ridge Swamp Foxes. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Swamp Foxes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Despite the loss, West Ashley still got an impressive performance from Damon Junior, who went 5 of 11 en route to 13 points in addition to five assists and five boards. Kendell Mack was another key player, putting up 12 points.
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Even though they lost, West Ashley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 19 consecutive matches.
Clayton Everett Jr continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Ashley Ridge, almost dropping a double-double on 25 points and nine rebounds. Everett Jr is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Grant Riemer, who posted eight points and five boards.
West Ashley's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 12-7. As for Ashley Ridge, their victory bumped their record up to 14-5.
West Ashley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 66-60 loss against Summerville on the 29th. Ashley Ridge has also already played their next game, a 67-60 defeat against James Island on the 29th.
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