Bluffton’s girls won an early-season showdown of two of the Lowco’s hottest teams Tuesday, claiming a 43-34 road win over Whale Branch.
Tatyana Aiken racked up 16 points, nine rebounds, and five steals to lead the Bobcats, while Tacoya Heyward added 14 points, and Brionna Anderson scored six.
Kynew Barnwell scored 20 points and Jazmin Diaz added nine for the Warriors, but Bluffton’s interior defense was able to limit forward Zhani Thompson to three points.
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Bluffton (5-1) plays Denmark-Olar at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the YC Winborn Holiday Classic in Rock Hill.
Whale Branch (5-2) plays at Ridgeland-Hardeeville at 6 p.m. Friday.