Basketball Recap: Dyer County Falls to Millington Central in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Nov 19, 2024, 8:33pm

Basketball Recap: Dyer County Choctaws vs. Millington Central Trojans

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Dyer County couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. The match between them and the Millington Central Trojans wasn't particularly close, with the Dyer County Choctaws falling 67-50. The Choctaws were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.

Marlow Bean was nothing short of spectacular for Millington Central: he went 7 for 10 en route to 18 points plus five steals. The dominant performance also gave Bean a new career-high in field goal percentage (70%). Cody McGhee was another key player, posting nine points plus eight assists and five rebounds.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dyer County will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Lake County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Millington Central, they will challenge Memphis East at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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