Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Smyrna). They enjoyed a cozy 80-63 victory over the Oakwood Academy Mustangs on Thursday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Kaden Matthews
| 11/25/25 @ Ravenwood | 7 |
| 11/24/25 vs Nolensville | 14 |
| 11/18/25 vs Centennial | 22 |
| 12/02/25 @ LEAD Academy | 22 |
| 11/20/25 @ Brentwood | 26 |
Smyrna had a senior duo take command as Kaden Matthews dropped a double-double with 30 points and 13 boards and Elliyon Kinzer shot 47% from the field en route to 25 points and seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Matthews has scored all season. Alexander 'AJ' Wright also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Smyrna smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Oakwood Academy lost, don't look at Jadon Williams. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 22 points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Gideon, who posted 14 points and six rebounds.
The victory got Smyrna back to even at 3-3. As for Oakwood Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Smyrna has already played their next game, a 78-58 win against Central Magnet on the 5th. As for Oakwood Academy, they are taking a road trip to challenge Huntsville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will be up against the Panthers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55.25 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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