Basketball Recap: Overhills Falls Despite Big Games from Ja?Von Motta and Caleb Ross

After flying high against Harnett Central last Tuesday, Overhills came back down to earth. The Overhills Jaguars lost 75-50 to the Triton Hawks on Thursday. The Jaguars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hawks earlier this season, when they won 82-52.

Overhills' loss came despite strong showings from Caleb Ross and Ja?Von Motta. Ross went 5 for 7 on his way to 14 points and five rebounds, while Motta posted 16 points. Motta is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. Jaiden Odom was another key player, putting up seven points and five rebounds.

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Even though they lost, Overhills smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive matchups.

It was another big night for Ro'Mello Pegues, who went 10 of 13 on his way to 29 points and five rebounds for Triton. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamaury Taylor, who went 6 of 10 on his way to 15 points and seven rebounds.

Overhills dropped their record down to 10-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Triton, their record is now 9-7.

Overhills will welcome Pine Forest at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Overhills is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.1 points per game this season. As for Triton, they will take on Harnett Central at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Triton's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games.