After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Charleston, Burke was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 75-60 win over the Baptist Hill Bobcats. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 81-72 two weeks ago.
| 12/20/24 @ Baptist Hill | 11 |
| 12/14/24 @ North Charleston | 8 |
| 12/11/24 @ Wando | 12 |
Burke got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Juel Mack out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 boards. Mack is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Venning, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Baptist Hill lost, don't look at Martrell Wright. Despite the final result, he went 8 of 13 on his way to 21 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals. Those 21 points gave Wright a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Darnell Gadsden, who posted 12 points.
Burke's record now sits at 7-2. As for Baptist Hill, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-6.
Burke wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, an 80-77 win against Bethesda Academy on the 21st. Baptist Hill and Airport will round out the year against one another at at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Baptist Hill is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.7 points per game this season.
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