Basketball Recap: Fort Dorchester Takes a Loss

Fort Dorchester was the 61-58 winner over Ashley Ridge when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Fort Dorchester Patriots lost to the Ashley Ridge Swamp Foxes on the road by a 71-53 margin on Friday. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Jordan Wright

Points (Career)

01/10/25 @ Ashley Ridge	20
02/02/24 @ Stall	18
12/16/24 @ Goose Creek	17
02/06/24 @ West Ashley	15
12/11/24 vs Timberland	14

When it comes to explaining why Fort Dorchester lost, don't look at Jordan Wright. Despite the final result, he went 8 for 15 on his way to 20 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Those 20 points gave Wright a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Maricious Dawson, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 13 points and five rebounds.

Even though they lost, Fort Dorchester smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive games.

Ashley Ridge got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Clayton Everett Jr out in front who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards. Everett Jr's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Javion Gathers, who went 6 of 10 on his way to 13 points.

Fort Dorchester's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Ashley Ridge, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-3.

Fort Dorchester didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 47-40 win against White Knoll on the 11th. As for Ashley Ridge, they will face off against Stall at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Stall: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Ashley Ridge has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road.