The Wheeler Eagles lost to the Jumpertown Cardinals back in February of 2023, but the Wheeler Eagles didn't allow the Jumpertown Cardinals the same satisfaction on Tuesday. Wheeler walked away with a 47-40 victory over Jumpertown.
Wheeler's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rebekah Mason, who scored nine points along with ten rebounds and seven assists. Those seven assists set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Kate Beckham, who scored eight points along with five steals.
Wheeler's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Jumpertown, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost ten of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheeler and Baldwyn will face off at 6:00 p.m. on January 16th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Mississippi (Baldwyn is ranked 152nd, while Wheeler is ranked 158th). As for Jumpertown, they will head out on the road to face off against Blue Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
