North Myrtle Beach Times Serving our Community and the Grand Strand for over 50 years
By Kaye Collins
On Thursday, Dec. 18, Loris went up against the Carolina Forest Panthers in a matchup featuring two of the leading teams in the state. The Lions secured a convincing 74-38 win. This season, the Lions have consistently dominated their rivals, achieving victories in three games by a margin of 23 points or greater. The Lions rank 5 in AAA Region and 10 in the state.
The Lions’ achievement stemmed from a well-rounded offensive strategy that involved multiple players contributing, with Khalil Sherman (1) taking the lead by nearly achieving a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Additionally, Nigel Miller (4) made a significant impact, shooting 50 percent from the field to finish with 16 points and three steals.
Loris played as a unit and concluded the game with 20 assists. The team has significantly enhanced their performance in this aspect: they have now increased their assist count in three straight matchups.
The Lions’ victory marked their fifth consecutive win at home, elevating their record to 7-2. These home wins were partly due to their offensive output averaging 71.6 points per game.
The previous game results are as follows: On December 9, the Lions faced the Myrtle Beach Sharks, winning 84 to 32. On December 10, the Lions played against the Green Sea Floyds Trojans, securing a victory of 69 to 61. On December 12, the Lions competed with the North Myrtle Beach Chiefs, achieving a score of 56 to 45. On December 13, the Lions went up against Ashley Ridge, winning narrowly with a score of 50 to 46. Finally, on December 16, the Lions played against the Conway Tigers, finishing with a score of 62 to 45. The Lions are scheduled to play T. L. Hanna Yellow Jackets (10-1) on Friday, Dec. 26, at 3 p.m.
