After flying high against Augusta Eagles last Saturday, the Anderson C Cavaliers came back down to earth. Anderson C's rough 74-48 defeat to First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest on Friday might stick with them for a while. While losing is never fun, Anderson C can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 578th, while First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest is ranked 239th).
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Godsey led the charge by dropping a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. That's the first time this season that Godsey scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Ethan Flynn, who scored 16 points along with two steals.
Anderson C has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Anderson C won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Georgia Force Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 20th. Georgia Force Christian has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 907 points over their last 12 matchups. As for First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest, they will be playing at home against Spartanburg Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
