After losing to Murphy the last time they met, Daphne decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Daphne Trojans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Murphy Panthers on Tuesday, sneaking past 57-55.
When it comes to explaining why Murphy lost, don't look at Kinley Simmons. Despite the final result, he went 7 for 10 en route to 17 points plus seven rebounds and two steals. Cordairus Dixon was another key player, earning 13 points in addition to seven assists and four steals.
Daphne's record is now 2-3. As for Murphy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Daphne's road trip will continue as they head out to face Gardendale at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Gardendale's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Murphy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome LeFlore at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Murphy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64 points per game this season.
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