While T.R. Miller didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 57-33 margin over the Central Jaguars on Thursday. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 174th in Alabama, while the Jaguars are ranked 587th in Florida), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Eli Hubbert continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, putting up nine points along with seven rebounds and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Myles Johnson, who posted ten points and three steals.
Tigers
| 12/19/24 vs Central | 57-33 |
| 12/16/24 @ Flomaton | 57-26 |
T.R. Miller smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
Central's loss came despite strong showings from Carson Baxley and Garrett Gandy. Baxley had five points and four steals, while Gandy put up six points. Baxley is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games he's played.
T.R. Miller's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-8.
T.R. Miller didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 1-0 win against Thomasville on the 20th. As for Central, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 53-36 defeat against Bethlehem on the 20th.
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