There's no place like home for the Trenton Tigers, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 48-46 victory over Williston on Thursday. Given Trenton's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 108th, while Williston is ranked 295th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Trenton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Koi Perry, who dropped a double-double on 13 rebounds and ten assists. That's the first time this season that Perry pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Nyima Gillyard, who scored 14 points along with two steals.
Despite the defeat, Williston saw an underclassman step up: Kaelynn Brown scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Janiyah Span was another key contributor, scoring six points along with five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Williston smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Trenton only pulled down five offensive rebounds.
Trenton's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points per game. As for Williston, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Trenton will head out on the road to challenge Hope Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Williston, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Union County at 7:00 p.m. Union County is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
