Westside came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 41 points), and they left with even more momentum. They took their game with ease, bagging a 73-29 victory over the Southside Tigers. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked ninth in South Carolina, while the Tigers are ranked 119th in South Carolina), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Westside's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Khalia Hartwell led the charge by going 6-for-8 en route to 20 points and seven boards. Hartwell is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 58% in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Tiana Marshall, who went 6-for-10 on her way to 14 points and five steals.
Westside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in ten consecutive contests.
Rams
| 02/18/25 vs Southside | 73-29 |
| 02/13/25 vs Southside | 78-28 |
| 02/11/25 vs Fountain Inn | 69-30 |
| 02/04/25 vs Laurens | 63-30 |
| 02/01/25 vs Military Magnet Academy | 73-55 |
| + 16 more games |
Westside's win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-2. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.7 points over those games. As for Southside, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.
Westside didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 60-36 victory against Camden on the 21st. Southside does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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