The Whale Branch girls were able to grind out a tough win in a defensive struggle at Wade Hampton on Tuesday.
Kynew Barnwell scored 18 points to lead the Warriors to a 36-27 victory. Jazmin Diaz added nine points for Whale Branch.
The Warriors led by five after the first quarter and maintained that cushion throughout, as their defense shut down Wade Hampton, holding the Red Devils to nine points or fewer in each quarter.
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