Denmark-Olar has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Denmark-Olar knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past six contests -- so hopefully Ridge Spring-Monetta likes a good challenge.
Denmark-Olar scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 101-39 win over Wagener-Salley at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Denmark-Olar has managed all season.
Denmark-Olar's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tykeen Ross, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 17 rebounds. Ross is absolutely dominating the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Terrance Hinton was another key contributor, scoring 26 points along with six assists and five steals.
Meanwhile, Ridge Spring-Monetta's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their third straight loss. They had to suffer through a rough 80-36 loss at the hands of Calhoun County. Ridge Spring-Monetta has struggled against Calhoun County recently, as their match on Wednesday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Denmark-Olar's win bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Ridge Spring-Monetta, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Denmark-Olar against Ridge Spring-Monetta in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 as the team secured a 65-38 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Denmark-Olar since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
