
Tigers
02/01/25 @ McIntosh County Academy | 48-32 |
01/31/25 vs Claxton | 70-26 |
01/28/25 @ Jenkins County | 65-25 |
01/25/25 vs Montgomery County | 56-22 |
01/17/25 vs Screven County | 65-52 |
+ 6 more games |
Metter waltzed into their contest on Saturday with ten straight wins... but they left with 11. They strolled past the McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers with points to spare, taking the game 48-32. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 67-66 back in January.
Metter was led to victory by Za'Kyah Byrd and Zacarea Walker. Byrd went 7 of 16 on her way to 20 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals, while Walker dropped a double-double on 11 points and 18 boards. Those 18 rebounds gave Walker a new career-high.
Metter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 24 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
McIntosh County Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Harper Willis, who posted six points. The team also got some help courtesy of Cassie McIntosh, who had six points and ten boards.
Metter's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-2. As for McIntosh County Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-14.
Metter has already played their next game, a 64-46 win against Portal on the 4th. As for McIntosh County Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 39-25 victory against Savannah on the 4th.
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