The Jackson-Olin Mustangs were the 46-29 winner over the Altamont Knights when they last played one another two weeks ago, but their luck changed this time around. Jackson-Olin took a 40-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of Altamont. Jackson-Olin's loss continues a unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Leading Altamont to victory were Tanner Battle and Payton Daniels. Battle scored 13 points along with 9 rebounds and 6 steals, while Daniels scored 17 points along with 9 rebounds. That makes it eight consecutive games in which Battle has scored at least 25% of Altamont's points.
Jackson-Olin's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Altamont, they pushed their record up to 4-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Jackson-Olin's road trip will continue as they head out to face Carver Birmingham at 6:00 p.m. on December 5th. As for Altamont, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southeastern at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.