After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Cathedral Academy, Latta was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 42-39 victory over the Hemingway Tigers. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Latta's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xy'Mari Bethea, who posted five points in addition to nine boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Mcrae, who put up eight points.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jamer Wright, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 16 boards. Wright has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristen Stuckey, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 13 points.
Vikings
| 01/07/25 @ Hemingway | 42-39 |
| 01/04/25 vs Cathedral Academy | 34-70 |
| 01/03/25 vs Ragin Prep Christian Academy | 34-42 |
| 01/02/25 @ Waccamaw | 40-65 |
| 12/19/24 vs Hannah-Pamplico | 51-45 |
Latta's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9. As for Hemingway, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the loss, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Latta wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat against Fairmont on the 8th. As for Hemingway, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 66-33 loss against Carvers Bay on the 9th.
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