Wagener-Salley extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping them down to 1-8. They fell 73-61 to the Branchville Yellow Jackets. While losing is never fun, the War Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 276th, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 83rd).
As for Branchville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Branchville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zion Clark led the charge by shooting 53% from the field to rack up 23 points and seven steals. The matchup was Clark's third in a row with at least 18 points. Javon Williams was another key player, dropping a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Wagener-Salley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 54-45 defeat against Augusta Prep on the 30th. As for Branchville, they will head out on the road to face off against Woodland at 7:00 p.m. on January 7th. The Yellow Jackets will be up against the Wolverines' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55.8 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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