Stone is 1-6 against Wayne County since February of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Tomcats will head out to face off against the War EaglesLady War Eagles at 8:30 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a five-game winning streak alive.
On Tuesday, in a tight contest that could have gone either way, Stone made off with a 52-51 win over Northeast Jones.
Stone got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Brody Farmer out in front who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 12 boards. What's more, Farmer also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in January of 2025. Cleon Johnson Jr. was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Stone 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 nine offensive boards in eight consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Wayne County blew past Vancleave, posting a 71-38 win. The War EaglesLady War Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Stone's record now sits at 15-13. As for Wayne County, their record is now 24-1.
Stone came out on top in a nail-biter against Wayne County when the teams last played back in January, sneaking past 51-49. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tomcats since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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