Basketball Preview: Pisgah Bears vs. West Henderson Falcons
Pisgah has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the West Henderson Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, everything went Pisgah's way against the Panthers as the Bears made off with a 70-47 win.
It was another big night for Dot Mills, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 12 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Chandler Lowery, who scored 16 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, West Henderson scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Smoky Mountain, posting a 69-28 victory at home. Winning may never get old, but West Henderson sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
West Henderson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jania Wilson led the charge by scoring 14 points along with seven rebounds. Nyla Carroll was another key contributor, scoring 17 points.
Pisgah is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for West Henderson, they pushed their record up to 15-5 with that victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Pisgah have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like West Henderson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Pisgah came up short against the Falcons in their previous matchup back in January, falling 44-40. Will Pisgah have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
