Basketball Recap: Philip Simmons Picks Up Fifth Straight Win on the Road

Iron Horses

Previous 5 Games

12/16/24 @ Wando	58-48
12/13/24 vs Goose Creek	39-53
12/11/24 vs Hanahan	48-34
12/09/24 vs Wando	54-70
12/06/24 vs First Baptist School	67-54

After losing to Wando the last time they met, Philip Simmons decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Philip Simmons Iron Horses came out on top against the Wando Warriors by a score of 58-48 on Monday. With that win, the Iron Horses brought their scoring average up to 50.4 points per game.

Philip Simmons' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Blake Darby, who went 7 of 12 en route to 14 points along with eight boards and three blocks. Darby continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hopper Afman, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 14 points.

Philip Simmons smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

When it comes to explaining why Wando lost, don't look at Tait Horine. Despite the final result, he posted ten points along with eight rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Sully Templeton, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 11 points and eight boards.

Philip Simmons' win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.4 points per game. As for Wando, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.

Philip Simmons didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 45-38 loss against Berkeley on the 18th. As for Wando, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 55-48 defeat against West Ashley on the 19th.