Preview: Loretto Mustangs vs. Moore County Raiders
The Loretto Mustangs will be home for the holidays to greet the Moore County Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Loretto entered their tilt with Cornersville with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. Loretto simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat Cornersville 64-26 on the road. That looming 64-26 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Loretto yet this season.
Loretto's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jenny Clifton, who scored 22 points. Those 22 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Ally Weathers, who scored 16 points.
Meanwhile, Moore County blew past Forrest, posting a 50-15 win on the road. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Moore County has managed all season.
Loretto's victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.1 points per game. As for Moore County, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Loretto was able to grind out a solid victory over Moore County in their previous matchup back in November of 2022, winning 52-45. Does Loretto have another victory up their sleeve, or will Moore County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
