Basketball Preview: Middle Creek Mustangs vs. Garner Trojans
The Middle Creek Mustangs will head out to take on the Garner Trojans at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Middle Creek came up short against Athens Drive and fell 61-49. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Sarah Grace Furst, who posted 18 points. Another player making a difference was Alysia Pergerson, who scored 12 points.
Meanwhile, a win for Garner just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 64-24 loss at the hands of Millbrook. The Trojans have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Middle Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Garner, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Middle Creek against Garner when the teams last played back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 91-55 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Middle Creek since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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