With a playoff win on the line, Wharton rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 38-35 win over the Palmetto Tigers. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Nick Womack continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 7-for-10 en route to 17 points and five assists. Jayson Montgomery was another key player, putting up eight points.
Wharton's victory bumped their record up to 22-6. As for Palmetto, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 18-9 record this season.
Looking ahead, Wharton will take on Wiregrass Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Wiregrass Ranch knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Wharton likes a good challenge. Palmetto does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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