If Independence was feeling good fresh off their 72-32 takedown of Potts Camp last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Independence Wildcats took a 54-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Coahoma County Red Panthers on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Red Panthers are ranked 32nd).
Independence's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brandon Avant, who posted ten points. Jax Wilson was another key player, putting up nine points.
Coahoma County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Caleb Hearns out in front who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards. Hearns is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last 16 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Zech Smith, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards.
Independence has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season. As for Coahoma County, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-4.
Independence has already played their next game, a 58-51 defeat against Senatobia on the 17th. As for Coahoma County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 66-47 win against Holly Springs on the 17th.
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