There's no place like home for the Godby Cougars, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Gadsden County 48-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Godby has posted yet this season.
Godby's win on Tuesday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mekhi Butler, who scored 15 points. Jaden Staten was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
When it comes to explaining why Gadsden County lost, one person who can't be blamed is Nasir Williams. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 15 points and 23 rebounds. Williams is absolutely dominating the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jamari Mosley, who scored 15 points along with two steals.
Even though they lost, Gadsden County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Godby pushed their record up to 10-6 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.5 points per game. As for Gadsden County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Godby will be playing at home against Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gadsden County, they will head out on the road to square off against Rickards at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rickards presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Gadsden County in Florida (Rickards is ranked 56th, while Gadsden County is ranked 305th).
