Whitmire hadn't done well against Ware Shoals recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Wolverines came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hornets, sneaking past 63-60. The Wolverines didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this win makes it their second in a row.
Kaden Malpass
| 02/05/26 @ Ware Shoals | 16 |
| 01/13/26 @ Thornwell | 15 |
| 12/17/25 vs GREEN Upstate | 14 |
| 01/23/26 @ Calhoun Falls Charter | 11 |
| 01/20/26 vs Dixie | 11 |
Among those leading the charge was Kaden Malpass, who posted 16 points and five assists. Those 16 points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Z'Keadon Ruff, who went 5-for-7 on his way to 11 points and seven rebounds.
Several Hornets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Tyrell Cunningham, who had 14 points in addition to five assists and three steals. Cunningham continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Charles Callaham was another key player, putting up 15 points and eight boards.
Whitmire's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Ware Shoals, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Whitmire has already played their next contest (against South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Ware Shoals, they have also already played their next matchup, a 55-51 win against Thornwell on the 6th.
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