Basketball Recap: Hernando Comes Up Short

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Hernando and Independence, and Independence kept the tradition alive. The Tigers were beaten by the Wildcats 61-24 on Monday. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Hernando's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Independence, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.

Coming up, Hernando is taking a road trip to challenge Lake Cormorant at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. As for Independence, they will host Lewisburg at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.