Palmetto Scholars Academy was the 60-52 winner over Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Palmetto Scholars Academy Phoenix fell 58-47 to the Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics Wildcats on Friday. While the Phoenix didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Wildcats 16-12 in the first quarter.
Palmetto Scholars Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elijah Horn, who went 5 of 10 en route to 12 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Miles Jackson, who posted eight points in addition to nine boards and six assists.
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Even though they lost, Palmetto Scholars Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zach White, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 17 rebounds. With that strong performance, White is now averaging an impressive 8.1 boards per game. Daniel Maenche was another key player, going 6 for 13 on his way to 14 points and six assists.
Palmetto Scholars Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics, they pushed their record up to 14-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Palmetto Scholars Academy has already played their next contest (against Baptist Hill), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics has already played their next game, a 66-54 defeat against Providence Athletic Club on the 18th.
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