Basketball Recap: Morrow Piles Up the Points Against Mt. Zion

By Team Reports Nov 17, 2024, 5:52pm

Basketball Recap: Morrow Mustangs vs. Mt. Zion Bulldogs

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Morrow's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They breezed by the Mt. Zion Bulldogs to the tune of 98-61. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Morrow's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Andre Jernigan led the charge by scoring 17 points. Another player making a difference was Jauquez Grimes, who had 15 points.

When it comes to explaining why Mt. Zion lost, don't look at Jaylon Sankey. Despite the final result, he posted 26 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Maxwell Henry, who had 13 points.

Morrow's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Mt. Zion, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morrow will square off against South Gwinnett at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Morrow is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Mt. Zion, they will take on Mundy's Mill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mt. Zion is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50 points per game this season.

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