Basketball Recap: Bronaugh Wildcats vs. Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers
Bronaugh had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 68-46 to the Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers on Tuesday. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavaliers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Despite the loss, Bronaugh still got an impressive performance from Strauss Banes, who scored 16 points plus eight steals. The contest was Banes' third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Bowling, who posted 11 points along with three steals.
Even though they lost, Bronaugh smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Jefferson Independent Day was led to victory by Jack Twiss and Will Twiss. Jack went 6 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 28 points plus five assists and five rebounds, while Will went 7 for 15 en route to 22 points plus eight steals and six assists. Kohl Thurman was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds.
Jefferson Independent Day's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-0.
Bronaugh wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 44-42 victory against Chilhowee on the 3rd. Jefferson Independent Day has also already played their next game, a 40-37 win against Jasper on the 2nd.
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