Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Patrick Henry Academy walked away with it. They took down the Spartanburg Day Griffins 56-39 on Friday. Given the Patriots' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 105th, while the Griffins are ranked 239th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Laney Futch
| 02/14/25 vs Spartanburg Day | 9 |
| 02/07/25 @ Colleton Prep Academy | 16 |
| 02/05/25 vs Thomas Heyward Academy | 21 |
| 02/03/25 @ Hilton Head Christian Academy | 12 |
| 01/31/25 vs Hilton Head Prep | 15 |
| + 8 more games |
Patrick Henry Academy was led to victory by Laney Futch and Emilee Stanley. Futch almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds, while Stanley went 6-for-13 en route to 18 points. Futch has been hot for a while, having posted nine or more boards the last 13 times she's played. Lillian Lucas was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists.
Patrick Henry Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 13 consecutive games.
Patrick Henry Academy's win bumped their record up to 14-7. As for Spartanburg Day, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Looking ahead, Patrick Henry Academy will square off against Spartanburg Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Spartanburg Christian Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Patrick Henry Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Spartanburg Day does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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