This season hasn't been kind to the Western Harnett Eagles, who are still winless after their 19th game. They ended up on the wrong side of a tough 67-42 walloping at the hands of Overhills on Friday. While losing is never fun, Western Harnett can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 624th, while the Jaguars are ranked 311th).
Overhills was led to victory by Ja?von Motta and Chauncy Kelly. Motta scored 17 points, while Kelly scored 13 points along with six assists and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Motta has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ej Stokes, who scored nine points along with five rebounds.
Western Harnett's defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-19. As for Overhills, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-8.
Western Harnett will head out on the road to square off against the Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Triton's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last five matches. As for Overhills, they will be playing at home against the Wolverines at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Westover is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 11 games.
