Pickens was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Blue Ridge Fighting Tigers 67-29. While losing is never fun, the Blue Flame can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 168th, while the Fighting Tigers are ranked 45th).
Blue Ridge found their leader in sophomore Opal Maralit, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten boards. Maralit is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Kaydin Sullivan was another key player, putting up 15 points and seven steals.
Pickens' loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Blue Ridge, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-5.
Pickens will be playing in front of their home fans against Travelers Rest at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Blue Ridge, they will head out to face off against Seneca at 6:00 p.m. on February 4th.
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