Basketball Preview: Gholson vs. Johnson County Sports Association Lions
The Gholson Gholson will challenge the Johnson County Sports Association Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Gholson is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Avalon on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Gholson had to suffer through a 56-22 loss at the hands of Avalon. Gholson has struggled against Avalon recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Johnson County Sports Association had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They secured a 65-59 W over Waxahachie Prep. The win was some much needed relief for the Lions as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Johnson County Sports Association can attribute much of their success to Jason Calaway, who went 5 for 7 en route to 10 points plus six rebounds and five assists, and Tucker Grayson, who scored 19 points plus five assists and five rebounds. Calaway is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Luke Connell was another key player, posting four points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Johnson County Sports Association smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games dating back to last season.
Gholson was dealt a bruising 57-10 loss at the hands of Johnson County Sports Association in their previous matchup back in November of 2021. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Gholson was down 28-7.
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