After losing to the Portland Panthers the last time they met, the Macon County Tigers decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. Macon County escaped with a win on Monday against Portland by the margin of a single free throw, 37-36. The win made it back-to-back wins for Macon County.
Macon County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Laityn Kirby, who scored 13 points along with two steals. Kirby is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. Natalie Green was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Macon County's victory bumped their record up to 19-12. As for Portland, their loss dropped their record down to 14-17.
Macon County will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Station Camp at 6:00 a.m. on February 28th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Tennessee (Macon County is ranked 137th, while Station Camp is ranked 151st). Portland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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