Stephens County is 0-3 against Commerce since November of 2024 but things could change on Tuesday. The Indians will challenge the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Tuesday, Stephens County was able to grind out a solid win over Forsyth Central, taking the game 67-54.
Meanwhile, Commerce put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game with ease, bagging a 57-29 victory over Washington-Wilkes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Commerce has posted against Washington-Wilkes since January 30, 2021.
Commerce found their leader in freshman Niya Daniels, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Daniels has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Mary Waters, who posted seven points and three steals.
Commerce 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 every time they've taken the court this season.
Commerce's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Stephens County, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Stephens County and Commerce were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in December of 2024, but Stephens County came up empty-handed after a 47-46 defeat. Can the Indians avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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