Pickens hadn't done well against Walhalla recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Pickens Blue Flame sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 56-53 win over the Walhalla Razorbacks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Blue Flame have posted since January 3rd.
Pickens got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lane Respass out in front who had 13 points along with seven assists and two steals. Those seven assists gave Respass a new career-high. Gavin Mock was another key player, posting 13 points.
Pickens' victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Walhalla, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pickens won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Easley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Easley has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 255 points over their last three contests. As for Walhalla, they will also get right back to it: they'll face off against Daniel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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