Palmetto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were beaten by the St. Joseph's Catholic Knights 70-31. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 221st, while the Knights are ranked 101st).
Harper Sargent
| 01/31/25 @ St. Joseph's Catholic | 5 |
| 01/10/25 vs Carolina Academy | 4 |
| 01/08/25 vs Belton-Honea Path | 4 |
| 12/11/23 @ Seneca | 4 |
| 01/17/25 @ Southside Christian | 3 |
Despite the defeat, Palmetto had strong showings from Carrigan Holbert, who posted five points in addition to 12 boards and five steals, and Harper Sargent, who put up five points and six rebounds. Those five points gave Sargent a new career-high.
St. Joseph's Catholic's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tiffany Helmer, who earned eight points along with nine steals and six rebounds. Helmer has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times she's played. Eliza Carter was another key player, going 5 of 7 to rack up 15 points and five boards.
Palmetto's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for St. Joseph's Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Palmetto didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 46-36 defeat against Southside Christian on the 4th. As for St. Joseph's Catholic, they have also already played their next game, a 57-35 victory against Carolina Academy on the 4th.
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