Recap: Millington Central Trojans vs. Jackson Central Merry Cougars
The Millington Central Trojans won the last time they faced the Jackson Central Merry Cougars, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Millington Central came out on top against Jackson Central Merry by a score of 52-41. The win made it back-to-back wins for Millington Central.
Millington Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaitlyn Holmes led the charge by scoring ten points. Bailey Boone was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Millington Central pushed their record up to 6-6 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.7 points per game. As for Jackson Central Merry, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Millington Central will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Covington at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024. Jackson Central Merry will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Jackson South Side at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024.
