Tayshaun Dye commands the offense for a Trojans win

By Team Reports Dec 28, 2023, 7:14pm

Recap: Millington Central Trojans vs. Gibson County Pioneers

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Millington Central Trojans ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They snuck past Gibson County with a 66-62 win. The win was familiar territory for Millington Central who now have three in a row.

Millington Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tayshaun Dye led the charge by scoring 14 points along with nine rebounds. The match was Dye's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Jyshawn Anderson was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds.

Millington Central's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Gibson County, they now have a losing record at 4-5.

Millington Central won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Westview at 8:30 p.m. on December 29th. As for Gibson County, they will be playing at home against Crockett County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Crockett County has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 21.