Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 38) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Troy Trojans 33-31. This was payback for the Ravens, who suffered a 48-31 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Despite the loss, Troy still got an impressive performance from Harper Whetstine, who posted 21 points along with seven steals and five rebounds. The contest was Whetstine's 34th in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyson Grable, who earned five points and eight boards.
Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Troy, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 7-5.
Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy and Troy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Ravens see the court they'll take on Atchison County at 6:00 p.m. on February 9. As for Troy, their break will end when they face Jefferson County North at 6:00 p.m. on February 3.
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