Kingstree extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-13. They took a blow against the Mullins Auctioneers, falling 81-50. While losing is never fun, the Blazers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 245th, while the Auctioneers are ranked 67th).
Kingstree's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayden Scott, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Benjamin Washington, who scored 13 points.
As for Mullins, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.7 points over those games.
Leading Mullins to victory were Dakarai Worley and Deyon Ford. Worley dropped a double-double with 15 points and 20 rebounds, while Ford went 11-for-20 en route to 22 points and four steals. The contest was Ford's 13th in a row with at least 15 points. Andre Littlejohn was another key player, shooting 63% from the field to rack up 10 points and eight boards.
Looking ahead, Kingstree will square off against Atlantic Collegiate Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mullins, they will be taking part in a tournament against Oceanside Collegiate Academy at 5:45 p.m. on Monday.
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