
Tigers
02/07/25 vs Sweeny | 90 |
11/23/24 vs Louise | 84 |
01/24/25 @ Columbia | 77 |
11/21/24 vs Victoria Gators HomeSchool | 74 |
01/17/25 vs El Campo | 73 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wharton). They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 90-40 win over the Sweeny Bulldogs. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 games by 24 points or more this season.
Leading Wharton to victory were Jameir Hearne-Robinson and Jacoryan Dickerson. Hearne-Robinson dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Dickerson dropped a double-double on 22 points and 16 boards. Dickerson is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last 13 games he's played. Keilon Jackson was another key player, putting up 18 points and four steals.
Wharton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in six consecutive matchups.
Wharton pushed their record up to 23-11 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27 points. As for Sweeny, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-24 record this season.
Coming up, Wharton will venture away from home to take on El Campo at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wharton knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully El Campo likes a good challenge. As for Sweeny, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Needville at 7:00 p.m.
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