Whitmire was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 49-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Newberry Academy Newberry Academy. The Wolverines were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Newberry Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Kayshaun Schumpert and Jayveyon Sligh certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Schumpert posted 14 points in addition to six rebounds, while Sligh posted seven points along with ten rebounds.
Whitmire's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Newberry Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Whitmire will host McCormick at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Newberry Academy, they will face off against Greenwood Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Greenwood Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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