After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lower Richland, South Florence was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They strolled past the Hartsville Red Foxes with points to spare, taking the game 48-29. Given the Bruins' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 40th, while the Red Foxes are ranked 159th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Allyson Watson
| 02/13/25 vs Hartsville | 19 |
| 02/11/25 @ Lower Richland | 5 |
| 02/08/25 vs Crestwood | 11 |
| 02/07/25 @ Wilson | 10 |
| 02/04/25 vs Lakewood | 11 |
| + 10 more games |
South Florence's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Allyson Watson, who posted 19 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. That's the most points Watson has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Amari Gamble, who earned 15 points and eight boards.
South Florence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Hartsville saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jaz Reyes scored 14 points. Blakney Dawson was another key player, putting up eight points.
South Florence's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.0 points over those games. As for Hartsville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 15 of their last 16 contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season.
Looking ahead, South Florence will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Darlington at 6:00 p.m. Hartsville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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