Basketball Recap: Coahoma County Red Panthers vs. Clarksdale Wildcats
Coahoma County put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 42-28 victory over the Clarksdale Wildcats. The Red Panthers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Wildcats, too.
Coahoma County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Caitlin Hall out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Hall has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more rebounds the last 37 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Tamia Fields, who posted 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
Coahoma County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Coahoma County's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.6 points per game. As for Clarksdale, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coahoma County will take on West Tallahatchie at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Coahoma County's defense has only allowed 26.7 points per game this season, so West Tallahatchie's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Clarksdale, they will face off against Greenville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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