Strom Thurmond posted their closest victory since December 19, 2023 on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the South Aiken Thoroughbreds out 37-34. The 37-point effort marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Strom Thurmond got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was AJ Walker out in front who posted 12 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Griffin Thompson, who earned nine points and six rebounds.
Despite the loss, South Aiken saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kyson McLeod had ten points and six rebounds. That's the most points McLeod has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Deon Simpkins, who put up nine points.
Rebels
| 12/11/24 vs South Aiken | 37-34 |
| 12/10/24 vs Gilbert | 55-50 |
| 02/13/24 vs Eau Claire | 50-43 |
| 02/02/24 vs Pelion | 57-43 |
| 01/26/24 vs Batesburg-Leesville | 49-40 |
Strom Thurmond's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. As for South Aiken, they moved to 3-3 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Strom Thurmond will venture away from home to challenge Silver Bluff at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Aiken, they will head out on the road to square off against Brookland-Cayce at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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