Basketball Recap: Jayden Sample's Big Game Can't Quite Lead West Tallahatchie over Riverside

By Team Reports Nov 16, 2024, 5:15pm

Basketball Recap: West Tallahatchie Choctaws vs. Riverside Bulldogs

West Tallahatchie couldn't quite beat Riverside on Thursday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 23-point defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The West Tallahatchie Choctaws fell just short of the Riverside Bulldogs by a score of 43-41. The Choctaws' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row dating back to last season.

West Tallahatchie lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jayden Sample, who scored ten points plus four steals. Another player making a difference was Althaveon Hoskins, who earned ten points in addition to four steals.

West Tallahatchie's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Riverside, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.

West Tallahatchie didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, an 85-46 loss against Rosa Fort on the 16th. As for Riverside, their road trip will continue as they head out to face West Bolivar at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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