Shawe Memorial hasn't had much luck against Southwestern recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Shawe Memorial Hilltoppers will challenge the Southwestern Rebels at 6:00 p.m. Shawe Memorial has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 184 points over their last three matches.
Last Monday, Shawe Memorial beat Christian Academy 64-53.
Meanwhile, Southwestern unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Wednesday. They had to suffer through a 63-31 loss at the hands of Madison. The game marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite their defeat, Southwestern saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Harlee Hill, who had 12 points in addition to six rebounds and two blocks, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Baleigh McAfee, who posted seven points in addition to eight rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Southwestern smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 31 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Shawe Memorial's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Southwestern, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Shawe Memorial came up short against Southwestern in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 44-40. Thankfully for Shawe Memorial, Ashley Fulton (who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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