Glen Allen unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 49-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the J.R. Tucker Tigers. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January.
Several Jaguars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Faron Friend, who earned 18 points plus five rebounds and three steals. Friend is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyson Granderson, who had eight points plus seven steals.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Glen Allen will welcome Patrick Henry at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for J.R. Tucker, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the J.R. Tucker Tigers face off against the Deep Run Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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