On Friday, the Pendleton Bulldogs's game was all tied up 25-25 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They managed a 50-46 win over Social Circle. Given Pendleton's advantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 169th in South Carolina, while Social Circle is ranked 451st in Georgia), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Pendleton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Garon Blalock, who scored 12 points. Another player making a difference was Luke Gray, who scored 14 points along with nine rebounds and three steals.
Despite the loss, Social Circle still got an impressive performance from Jameccus Hardge, who scored 19 points along with five rebounds and five steals. The game was Hardge's third in a row with at least ten points. Justin Russell was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five rebounds.
Pendleton's victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Social Circle, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Pendleton and Calhoun Falls Charter will face off at 7:30 p.m. on January 2nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Social Circle is on the road again on January 6th and play against Eastside at 3:30 p.m. on January 6th.
