The Wingfield Falcons's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their third straight loss. They lost to McComb at home by a decisive 74-57 margin. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Wingfield in their matchups with McComb: they've now lost seven in a row.
Wingfield's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Orenthal Claiborne, who scored nine points along with eight rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Arrington, who scored 20 points along with two steals.
Wingfield's loss was their ninth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-19. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.1 points per game. As for McComb, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wingfield will take on Richland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Richland has now lost 12 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 5. As for McComb, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lanier at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Mississippi (Lanier is ranked 124th, while McComb is ranked 101st).
