Swain County had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Smoky Mountain Mustangs on Wednesday, falling 93-60. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it ten in a row.
Leading Smoky Mountain to victory were Ben Brown and Custer Prenger. Brown went 6-for-7 from beyond the arc on his way to 30 points and five boards, while Prenger dropped a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Prenger's big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Ace Prenger was another key player, shooting 62% from the field en route to 17 points.
The victory (which was Smoky Mountain's fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Swain County has already played their next game, a 68-67 win against Hiwassee Dam on the 5th. As for Smoky Mountain, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Erwin at 8:00 p.m.
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