The Ridgeland-Hardeeville Jaguars scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They breezed by Barnwell on the road to the tune of 67-40. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Ridgeland-Hardeeville has managed all season.
Ridgeland-Hardeeville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaden Exley, who scored 23 points along with three steals. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Exley has scored at least a third of Ridgeland-Hardeeville's points. Another player making a difference was Imani Patterson, who scored 13 points along with six assists and six rebounds.
Several Warhorses players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kaylen Mayes, who scored 14 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Mayes has scored all season. J'Niyia Carree was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Ridgeland-Hardeeville's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Barnwell, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 1-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridgeland-Hardeeville on the road again on Friday and play against Edisto at 6:00 p.m. on January 19th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (Edisto is ranked 194th, while Ridgeland-Hardeeville is ranked 173rd). As for Barnwell, they will head out on the road to face off against Woodland at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Woodland has now lost 12 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 24.
