Gaffney HS vs Spartanburg HS
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The Viking Arena wasn’t a very nice host to the Gaffney HS Indians last evening. Spartanburg HS took it to the Indians last night and walked away with a 61-38 victory. Spartanburg HS jumped out to a 20-12 lead after…
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Continue ReadingThe Viking Arena wasn’t a very nice host to the Gaffney HS Indians last evening. Spartanburg HS took it to the Indians last night and walked away with a 61-38 victory. Spartanburg HS jumped out to a 20-12 lead after the first quarter. The Vikings cruised to 39-21 halftime lead and never looked back. The Vikings moved to (6-7) on the season while the Indians fall to (6-9).
Balanced Attack:
The Vikings had plenty of balance scoring last night in the win. Josh Linder Josh Linder 6'8" | PF Spartanburg | 2022 State SC , Tyrone McKinney and Devin Barnes Devin Barnes 6'1" | SG Spartanburg | 2022 State SC all scored 11 points according to my unofficial stats. Malachi Hiers Malachi Hiers 6'5" | PF Spartanburg | 2022 State SC , Tony Webb and Felix McAnich all chipped in with 6 points apiece.
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Josh Linder Josh Linder 6'8" | PF Spartanburg | 2022 State SC worked around the paint for the Vikings and was able to alter and challenge shots on the defensive end. Linder a left-handed forward project to be a rim-runner at the next level. Josh still must get stronger and be able to play through contact. Linder was averaging 10.4 ppg, 6.8 rebounds and 3.8 blocks entering the game.
Tyrone McKinney and Devin Barnes Devin Barnes 6'1" | SG Spartanburg | 2022 State SC both came to play tonight for the Vikings. McKinney nicknamed “TK” connected on (3) three-pointers. Barnes a fellow senior scored just under his average of 12.6 ppg with 11 points tonight.
Freshmen Backcourt:
Ziyon Harris Ziyon Harris 5'10" | PG Blacksburg | 2025 State SC and Kaleb Phillips Kaleb Phillips 6'3" | SG Gaffney | 2025 State SC look to be the future of the Indians basketball program. Phillips knocked down the first shot of the game from three-point range. Harris finished with 6 points on a few three pointers made. Phillips came into the contest averaging 11.8 ppg while Harris was at 10.5 ppg.
Indians Players:
Joe McGill Joe McGill 5'11" | CG Gaffney | 2022 State SC tried to do his best by scoring 15 points for the Indians tonight. McGill a vocal leader from the backcourt was able to drop a few floaters tonight in the lane. DeMariel Smith DeMariel Smith 6'4" | PG Gaffney | 2023 SC couldn’t get on track for the Indians tonight.
Smith a rangy left-handed guard finished with just 2 points and couldn’t get on track tonight for the Indians.
What’s Up Next?
The Vikings will host City Rival Dorman HS next Tuesday.