South Effingham came into Friday's match having lost 23 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They managed a 77-73 win over the Woodville-Tompkins Wolverines on Friday. This was a revenge matchup for the Mustangs, as the team was forced to settle for a 66-61 defeat when these two played last Friday.
South Effingham found their leader in freshman Kaleb Griffin, who went 7 for 12 en route to 18 points plus two steals. Another player making a difference was Michael Hall, who went 6 for 11 en route to 17 points plus five rebounds.
South Effingham smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
South Effingham's victory ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Woodville-Tompkins, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.
South Effingham will head out to take on Camden County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Woodville-Tompkins, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Glynn Academy at 7:30 p.m.
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