Perry Central hadn't done well against Tecumseh recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Perry Central Commodores came out on top against the Tecumseh Braves by a score of 48-40. While the Commodores didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Several Braves players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Hazel Melton, who posted eight points along with nine rebounds and three steals. Those three steals gave Melton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alena Holder, who went 6 of 13 on her way to 13 points.

Commodores
12/12/24 vs Tecumseh | 48-40 |
12/05/24 vs Crawford County | 65-45 |
The win made it two in a row for Perry Central and bumps their season record up to 6-3. As for Tecumseh, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry Central will host Pike Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tecumseh, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tell City at 7:00 p.m. on December 19th.
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