Basketball Recap: Craigmont Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Dec 8, 2024, 12:52pm

Basketball Recap: Craigmont Chiefs vs. Overton Wolverines

Craigmont lost against Overton back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Craigmont Chiefs were dealt a 78-21 loss at the hands of the Overton Wolverines. The Chiefs have struggled against the Wolverines recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Overton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nia Smith out in front who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 16 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Smith a new career-high in offensive rebounds (nine). Dallas McElroy was another key player, going 10 for 16 en route to 23 points plus four steals.

Craigmont's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Overton, their record is now 3-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Craigmont will face off against KIPP Collegiate at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Overton, they will square off against Southwind at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Overton's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.

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