Basketball Recap: Kennard Tigers vs. Groveton Indians
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Kennard). They breezed by the Groveton Indians to the tune of 81-25 on Tuesday. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 28 points or more this season.
De Vant'E Toliver continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 21 points and 14 steals. The game was his eighth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Deuce Harrell, who went 9 for 12 en route to 19 points plus six rebounds and four steals.
Kennard smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matchups.
Several Indians players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Josiah Allen, who scored six points in addition to seven rebounds and three blocks. Colton Cox was another key player, posting four points.
Kennard is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Groveton, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Kennard has already played their next match, a 57-51 win against Alpha Omega Academy on the 5th. As for Groveton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 37-25 victory against Apple Springs on the 5th.
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