Basketball Recap: Westside Takes Down Ranked Boiling Springs

On Friday, Westside faced Boiling Springs in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Westside Rams breezed by the Boiling Springs Bulldogs to the tune of 84-55. The Rams' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Leading Westside to victory were Kmajay Jenkins and Tiy Hollings. Jenkins went 11 of 18 en route to 28 points and seven rebounds, while Hollings went 6 of 7 on his way to 14 points along with seven assists and six boards. Jenkins' evening made it eight games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonovan Webb, who went 6 of 9 on his way to 16 points.

Westside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive contests.

Westside pushed their record up to 10-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.7 points per game. As for Boiling Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.

Westside will take on Sumter in a tournament on Friday. As for Boiling Springs, they will be taking part in a tournament against Goose Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.