Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Batesburg-Leesville couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They had to suffer through an 84-51 loss at the hands of the High Point Academy Grizzlies. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered since January 22, 2024.
Batesburg-Leesville's loss on Wednesday came despite strong showings from Braylen Davis and Ta'Maj Gilliam. Davis went 6-for-12 en route to 12 points, while Gilliam posted 11 points and five assists. Gilliam is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last ten games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jordan Hall, who scored four points.
Even though they lost, Batesburg-Leesville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in ten consecutive matches.
High Point Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was J'Sean Sanders out in front who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Chonci Miller was another key player, going 7-for-9 on his way to 14 points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Panthers
| 02/26/25 @ High Point Academy | 51-84 |
| 02/21/25 vs York Prep | 61-60 |
| 02/18/25 vs Eau Claire | 60-55 |
| 02/13/25 vs Saluda | 44-43 |
| 02/11/25 @ Pelion | 60-50 |
With the loss, Batesburg-Leesville broke their seven-game winning streak and moved their record to 17-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.0 points over those games. As for High Point Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 26-3.
Batesburg-Leesville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for High Point Academy, they will challenge Liberty at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in High Point Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 25 contests.
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