Basketball Recap: Zariyah Johnson Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat West Blocton

By Team Reports Dec 3, 2024, 6:39am

Basketball Recap: Jemison Panthers vs. West Blocton Tigers

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While Jemison didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with a 45-32 victory over the West Blocton Tigers on Monday. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Jemison got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Zariyah Johnson out in front who scored 11 points along with eight steals and five rebounds. Braelyn Bradford was another key player, dropping a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Jemison's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for West Blocton, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.

Jemison won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Thorsby at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jemison is facing Thorsby at the right time seeing as Thorsby is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for West Blocton, they will venture away from home to take on Dallas County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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