Hartsville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They lost to the South Florence Bruins on the road by a 48-29 margin. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bruins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 54-28 back in January.
Despite the loss, Hartsville saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jaz Reyes posted 14 points. Blakney Dawson was another key player, putting up eight points.
South Florence's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Allyson Watson, who put up 19 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. That's the most points Watson has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Amari Gamble, who had 15 points and eight boards.
Hartsville's defeat dropped their record down to 6-18. As for South Florence, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 16-8 record this season.
Hartsville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for South Florence, they will challenge Darlington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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