Recap: Moss Point Tigers vs. Greene County Wildcats
While it was all tied up 20-20 at halftime, the Moss Point Tigers were not quite the Greene County Wildcats's equal in the second half on Friday. They fell 38-30 to the Wildcats. Moss Point was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Greene County apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Monday.
Moss Point's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Landyn Johnson, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordyn Ford, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds.
Greene County found their leader in underclassman Rakhiya Moody, who scored 21 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Moss Point has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-18 record this season. As for Greene County, they now have a winning record of 16-15.
Moss Point will head out on the road to take on Lanier at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Moss Point's defense has only allowed 28.9 points per game this season, so Lanier's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Greene County, they will head out on the road to face off against Richland at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Richland will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Greene County surely won't give up without a fight.
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