On Wednesday, the Philip Simmons Iron Horses came up short against the Berkeley Stags and fell 45-38. While losing is never fun, the Iron Horses can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 95th, while the Stags are ranked 16th).
Philip Simmons' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hudson Hatch, who posted nine points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Corbin Driggers, who earned eight points and five assists.
Philip Simmons' loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-4. As for Berkeley, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Philip Simmons will head out to face off against Northwood Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Berkeley, they are taking a road trip to take on Timberland at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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