While Saluda didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the McCormick Chiefs with a sharp 59-35 victory on Friday. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 24 points or more this season.

Tigers
12/20/24 vs McCormick | 59-35 |
12/18/24 vs Ridge Spring-Monetta | 62-31 |
12/16/24 @ Newberry | 61-45 |
12/10/24 vs Mid-Carolina | 57-33 |
12/06/24 @ Swansea | 72-37 |
The win was the fifth in a row for Saluda, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.2 points per game. As for McCormick, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-4.
Saluda will wrap up 2024 with a road trip to face off against Greenwood at 8:30 p.m. on December 27th. One thing working in Saluda's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests. As for McCormick, they will take on Greenwood Christian in a tournament on Friday.
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