Bluffton came into Saturday's game looking for another win against Whale Branch, but Harmony Prejean wouldn't allow it. The Whale Branch Warriors secured a 38-34 W over the Bluffton Bobcats on Saturday thanks in part to Prejean, who went 8 of 20 on her way to 24 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. That makes it seven consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Whale Branch's points.
Despite the loss, Bluffton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Amirah Brown posted 15 points along with eight rebounds and six steals. Brown is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tamyra Bolden, who had five points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
Warriors
| 12/14/24 @ Bluffton | 38-34 |
| 12/13/24 vs Battery Creek | 43-39 |
| 12/10/24 vs Hardeeville | 56-14 |
The victory was the third in a row for Whale Branch, bringing their record for this year to 3-4. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.0 points per game. As for Bluffton, they now also have a losing record at 3-4.
Whale Branch will take on Beaufort in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bluffton and Branchville will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bluffton is facing Branchville at the right time seeing as Branchville is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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