Dillon was the 50-40 winner over Purnell Swett when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Wildcats fell 50-46 to the Rams on Wednesday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Wildcats came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 102nd in South Carolina, while the Rams are ranked 405th in North Carolina).
Purnell Swett got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kaleb Locklear out in front who posted ten points and six rebounds. Branlon Brooks was another key player, putting up ten points.
Dillon dropped their record down to 4-3 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Purnell Swett, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Dillon didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 55-48 victory against St. Pauls on the 18th. Purnell Swett and Richmond Senior will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' defense better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 59.3 points per game this season.
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