Nehemiah Mcdonald commands the offense for Trojans win

By Team Reports Jan 20, 2024, 4:33pm

Recap: Pine Forest Trojans vs. Overhills Jaguars

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Pine Forest Trojans ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They snuck past Overhills with a 51-45 win. The win was just what Pine Forest needed coming off of a 79-33 loss in their prior game.

Pine Forest got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nehemiah Mcdonald out in front who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. Mcdonald is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tristan Lyons, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds.

Pine Forest's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Overhills, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 7-7.

Pine Forest will take on Purnell Swett at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Overhills, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Oak Ridge Military Academy at 7:00 p.m.