Fort Mill has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Spring Valley Vikings at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in South Carolina (Fort Mill is ranked 29th, while the Vikings are ranked 33rd).
Fort Mill suffered their closest defeat since December 5, 2023 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Rock Hill by a score of 53-50.
Despite their defeat, Fort Mill saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. AJ Washington, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Washington is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 18 or more in the last three games he's played. Christian McCain was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Spring Valley was able to grind out a solid win over the Blue Eagles on Tuesday, taking the game 58-51. That's two games straight that Spring Valley has won by exactly seven points.
Fort Mill has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season. As for Spring Valley, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Fort Mill came up short against the Vikings when the teams last played back in January, falling 62-56. Will Fort Mill have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
