Hixson had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. The match between them and the Sequatchie County Indians didn't end well, with the Hixson Wildcats falling 75-60. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 49-35 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Hixson lost, don't look at Ryan Burney. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 27 points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Keonte' Steward, who earned 12 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Sequatchie County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Beckham McKendrick, who almost dropped a double-double on 26 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ryker Terry, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Hixson Wildcats challenge the Brainerd Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sequatchie County has already played their next contest, a 99-91 victory against Polk County on the 21st.
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