The Miller County Pirates were the 66-59 winner over the Randolph-Clay Red Devils when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Miller County took a 65-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of Randolph-Clay on Friday. Even though they lost, Miller County's still made a splash on offense and bumped their average scoring up to 50.1 points per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Miller County's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andrew Keown, who scored 23 points. Another player making a difference was Javiah Powell, who scored 18 points.
Randolph-Clay's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaleen Gibson led the charge by scoring 19 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Gibson is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Nyquavious White was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with two blocks.
Miller County has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Randolph-Clay, they pushed their record up to 11-5 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Miller County won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Stewart County at 4:30 p.m. on January 20th. Stewart County has now lost 11 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 17. As for Randolph-Clay, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Seminole County at 7:30 p.m. on January 20th. Seminole County is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 60.1 points per game.
