On Thursday, Humphreys County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 44-39 to Scott Central. Humphreys County has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Scott Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ashanti Murrell led the charge by scoring four points along with seven assists and seven steals. Those seven assists set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Jimma Grace, who scored 14 points along with three steals.
Humphreys County bumped their record down to 5-9 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Scott Central, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Humphreys County will take on Winona at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Winona is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak. Scott Central won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Ethel at 10:00 a.m. on December 29, 2023.
