Wills Point was handed a 42-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Blue Ridge Tigers 55-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Wills Point has posted since December 1, 2023.
Wills Point's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jett Fletcher, who went 7 for 14 on his way to 17 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Sheldon Taylor, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 14 boards.
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Wills Point smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.
Wills Point's record now sits at 4-15. As for Blue Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Wills Point Tigers challenge the Life Oak Cliff Lions at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. As for Blue Ridge, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Leonard at 7:45 p.m.
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