Lanett hadn't done well against East Coweta recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Lanett Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 54-51 victory over the East Coweta Indians. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lanett's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nakerionna Heard, who went 7 for 12 on her way to 14 points and three steals. Heard is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Tyra Jackson was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
East Coweta's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rihanna Reams, who went 6 of 14 on her way to 22 points along with six rebounds and three steals. With that strong performance, Reams is now averaging an impressive 16.5 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Kezoriyah Blackshear, who went 5 of 10 on her way to 13 points and three steals.
Panthers
| 12/03/24 vs East Coweta | 54-51 |
| 02/09/24 vs Fyffe | 48-40 |
| 02/05/24 vs LaFayette | 44-14 |
| 02/03/24 vs Reeltown | 55-20 |
| 01/30/24 vs Valley | 67-40 |
| + 7 more games |
Lanett's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.5 points per game. As for East Coweta, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Lanett didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-33 victory against Glenwood on the 6th. As for East Coweta, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 37-22 win against Mundy's Mill on the 5th.
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