After losing to Wenonah the last time they met, Jackson Central Merry decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Cougars came out on top against the Dragons by a score of 51-44 on Wednesday.
Despite the loss, Wenonah still got an impressive performance from Zariah Evans, who went 6-for-8 on her way to 12 points and five steals. The Dragons are 3-1 when Evans posts three or more steals, but 2-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jaliya Johnson, who posted six points and seven rebounds.
Jackson Central Merry's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Wenonah, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson Central Merry is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Fayette Ware at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wenonah, they will head out to face off against Bessemer City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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