Nanih Waiya hadn't done well against Union recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Nanih Waiya Warriors came out on top against the Union Yellowjackets by a score of 47-40. That's more bragging rights for the Warriors, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Several Yellowjackets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Gracyn Tillman, who posted 18 points plus four steals. Tillman has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Elle Killen was another key player, posting nine points along with six rebounds.
The win made it two in a row for Nanih Waiya and bumps their season record up to 4-3. As for Union, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nanih Waiya will host West Lowndes at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Union, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Scott Central at 6:00 p.m.
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