If Lake Marion was feeling good fresh off their 67-46 takedown of Barnwell last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lake Marion Gators fell 50-42 to the Whale Branch Warriors on Tuesday. The Gators' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Lake Marion's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ashton Jamison, who posted nine points and six steals. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Smith, who put up 13 points and five steals.
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Even though they lost, Lake Marion smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests.
Lake Marion's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Whale Branch, they moved to 5-7 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Lake Marion will be playing at home against Bridges Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Marion is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.7 points per game this season. As for Whale Branch, they are taking a road trip to challenge Hampton County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Hampton County's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Whale Branch has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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