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LANDRUM—The Landrum Cardinals basketball teams had a mixed week, with the boys’ team finishing their season with a tough loss while the girls’ team continued their dominant run in the playoffs. 

On Tuesday, the boys’ team defeated the Mid-Carolina Rebels (9-15) 86-49 at home. Led by Franklin Davis and Benett Edwards, who dropped 15 and 20 points respectively, the Cardinals pulled away in the second half with 51 points. AJ Lindsey also contributed with 13 points. 

The win added to Landrum’s impressive record of 22-6 this season. However, the boys’ team’s season came to an end on Friday as they lost their second-round matchup to the number one seed in their bracket, Fox Creek High School (20-10) 44-49 on the road. Despite Davis’ 21 points, the Cardinals finished with a 23-7 overall record, marking their fourth year in a row with 20+ wins and their fourth straight region championship, a school record. 

On the other hand, the girls’ team continued their dominant run in the playoffs. They won 77-21 at home against Newberry (7-13)  in the first round on Wednesday, February 14, and followed it up with a 64-43 win at home over Fairfield Central (11-14) in the second round on Saturday, February 17. 

With a record of 25-3 this season, the Lady Cardinals (25-3) were set to play at home again on February 20 versus Keenan High School (15-8).