Mauldin is on a 20-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Rock Hill is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Mauldin Mavericks will take on the Rock Hill Bearcats at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Mauldin walked away with it. They were the clear victor by a 61-41 margin over the Cavaliers.
Mauldin's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Delilah Soltys, who scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Zaria Jones, who scored 17 points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Rock Hill faced James F. Byrnes in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Rock Hill blew past James F. Byrnes 71-31 at home on Friday.
Rock Hill's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but De?Ashaj Crawford led the charge by scoring 26 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. It was the first time this season that Crawford pulled down eight or more rebounds. Chloe Hudson was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with five assists and three steals.
Mauldin's win bumped their record up to 17-1. As for Rock Hill, they are on a roll lately: they've won 20 of their last 21 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 25-3 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Mauldin have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 27.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Rock Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 37.3 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Mauldin might still be hurting after the 75-51 loss they got from Rock Hill in their previous matchup back in February of 2022. Will Mauldin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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