There's no place like home for McMinn County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the McCallie Blue Tornado 44-41. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cherokees as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cherokees
| 01/07/25 vs McCallie | 44-41 |
| 12/17/24 vs Bradley Central | 59-58 |
| 12/12/24 vs Ooltewah | 77-47 |
| 12/10/24 vs Meigs County | 77-60 |
| 11/21/24 vs Loudon | 69-62 |
| + 8 more games |
McMinn County pushed their record up to 9-8 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.7 points per game. As for McCallie, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McMinn County will host Rhea County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Rhea County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 15 contests. As for McCallie, they will welcome Knoxville Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Knoxville Catholic knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 15 matchups -- so hopefully McCallie likes a good challenge.
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