Tennessee High School Basketball - Sheffield ripped by Memphis School of Excellence
December 12, 2023: Memphis, TN 38141 In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Memphis School of Excellence Eagles basketball team scored a decisive 64-36 triumph over the Sheffield Knights.
In their next game, the Eagles meet the Varsity Opponent (, ) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 14. Memphis School of Excellence will attempt to move on its 5-0 season record.
With the defeat, Sheffield moves to 0-3 on the year. The Knights host Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (Memphis, TN) to meet the Phoenix in a non-league match on Thursday, December 14. The Phoenix enter the match with a record of 3-4. Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering lost 39-35 in their recent league match against Booker T. Washington (Memphis, TN)
First Quarter
The Eagles get out to a hot start with Tatianna Woods leading the charge. She scored 15 of her teams 18 points in the first quarter. Ahmiya Thompson was cleaning the glass, matching Sheffield's 5 rebounds with 5 of her own.
Second Quarter
In the second quarter, the Eagle's kept up their hot streak by scoring 13 points, while limiting Sheffield to only 6 points again for the second time in back to back quarters. Ahmiya Thompson could not be stopped on the boards, using her agility to grab 6 rebounds in the period.
Third Quarter
The second half of the game the Sheffield Knights struck back, scoring 20 points to the Eagle's 14. The Knights played hard, forcing 6 turnovers from the Eagles, and drawing 5 fouls.
Fourth Quarter
In the final quarter, the Eagle's put an end to the Knights strong push. While limiting the Knights to a game low 4 points, the Eagles put on a scoring clinic to seal the game away. The Eagle's capitalized on their opponents by snagging 7 offensive rebounds and drawing fouls on putback shots. Ahmiya Thompson led the way with 3 of those 7 offensive rebounds to close the game out.
