Recap: Ripley Tigers vs. Corinth Warriors
Even though the Corinth Warriors scored an imposing 58 points on Wednesday, the Ripley Tigers still came out on top. Ripley took their match against Corinth 66-58. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Ripley has managed all season.
Despite the loss, Corinth saw an underclassman step up: Xae Mayes went 6 for 12 from beyond the arc en route to 29 points and 5 assists. The matchup was Mayes' eighth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Braedyn Burress, who scored six points along with ten rebounds.
Ripley's win bumped their record up to 2-9. As for Corinth, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ripley will face off against Amory at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Corinth won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Walnut at 4:30 p.m. on December 28th.
