Ridgeland-Hardeeville is 3-0 against Edisto since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Ridgeland-Hardeeville Jaguars' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Edisto Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on January 19th. Ridgeland-Hardeeville will be strutting in after a win while Edisto will be coming in after a defeat.
Ridgeland-Hardeeville 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 keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Ridgeland-Hardeeville has posted yet this season.
Ridgeland-Hardeeville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaden Exley out in front 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. Imani Patterson was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with six assists and six rebounds.
Edisto suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Friday. They had to suffer through a rough 68-41 loss at the hands of Hampton County. Edisto has struggled against Hampton County recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Ridgeland-Hardeeville's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Edisto, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Everything came up roses for Ridgeland-Hardeeville against Edisto in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 53-24 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ridgeland-Hardeeville since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
