It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but St. James ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 51-49 win over the Socastee Braves. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 38-30 two weeks ago.
When it comes to explaining why Socastee lost, don't look at Bri Smith. Despite the final result, she posted 27 points and three steals. Smith is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Trinity Sumpter, who had four points and 13 rebounds.
Sharks
| 02/06/26 vs Socastee | 51-49 |
| 01/30/26 vs Carolina Forest | 33-32 |
| 01/27/26 @ Myrtle Beach | 47-20 |
| 01/23/26 @ Socastee | 38-30 |
The victory (which was St. James' fourth in a row) raised their record to 13-8. As for Socastee, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 15 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. St. James is set to square off against their familiar foe North Myrtle Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Socastee will face off against rival Conway at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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