Winston County hadn't done well against Phil Campbell recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Winston County Yellowjackets walked away with a 48-37 victory over the Phil Campbell Bobcats. The win was just business as usual for the Yellowjackets, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Winston County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lynleigh Cobb led the charge by dropping a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds. Cobb is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Emma Kate Veal, who scored 15 points.
Winston County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Winston County's record now sits at 3-0. As for Phil Campbell, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Winston County and Haleyville will face off at 7:45 p.m. on Friday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. As for Phil Campbell, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Phil Campbell Bobcats take on the Red Bay Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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