Lexington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were beaten by the River Bluff Gators 64-32. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 167th, while the Gators are ranked 26th).
River Bluff got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Blake Wilson out in front who posted eight points and 11 boards. With that strong performance, Wilson is now averaging an impressive 8.1 rebounds per game. Dax Avery was another key player, putting up ten points and five boards.
Lexington's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for River Bluff, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-5.
Lexington will venture away from home to challenge Irmo at 7:30 p.m. on January 31st. As for River Bluff, they will host Dutch Fork at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dutch Fork will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something River Bluff surely won't give up without a fight.
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