Palmetto Scholars Academy had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost to the Dillon Christian Warriors on the road by a 69-53 margin.
When it comes to explaining why Palmetto Scholars Academy lost, don't look at Maddox Austin. Despite the final result, he shot 7-for-8 from downtown and almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Horn, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Dillon Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Thompson Stone, who almost dropped a triple-double on 17 points, ten rebounds, and nine steals. Stone is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season. Walker Chavis was another key player, going 7 for 16 en route to 16 points plus six rebounds and five steals.
The win made it two in a row for Dillon Christian and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Palmetto Scholars Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 50-48 defeat against St. John's on the 23rd. Dillon Christian has also already played their next contest, a 71-35 loss against Cathedral Academy on the 23rd.
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