Basketball Recap: Mauldin Piles Up the Points Against Easley

Mavericks

Team Score

01/07/25 vs Easley	56
12/04/24 @ Eastside	55
11/29/24 vs Lee Central	55
12/19/24 vs Greenwood	52
12/17/24 @ Fountain Inn	47

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mauldin). They took their game on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 56-27 victory over the Easley Green Wave. The Mavericks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 22 points or more this season.

Zara Leamon was her usual excellent self, going 5 of 11 on her way to 10 points. Leamon is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Destiny Mattison was another key player, putting up seven points and three blocks.

Mauldin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Easley's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abbi Vite, who posted four points and five rebounds.

Mauldin pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Easley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing J.L. Mann the next time they take the court. Easley will host J.L. Mann at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Mauldin will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.