Northwest Rankin won the last time they faced Terry and Malia Mccelleis did her part to make sure it happened again. The Northwest Rankin Cougars secured a 49-44 W over the Terry Bulldogs on Thursday thanks in part to Mccelleis, who earned 25 points plus five rebounds and four steals. Her evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.
Terry's loss came despite strong showings from Madison Jones and Marleya Myers. Jones almost dropped a triple-double on nine points, 11 rebounds, and 13 blocks, while Myers went 6 for 11 en route to 17 points plus seven rebounds and four steals. Jones is crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Maleah Young, who scored seven points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
Northwest Rankin is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Terry, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Northwest Rankin will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Harrison Central at 6:00 p.m. Northwest Rankin will be looking to keep their 16-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Terry, they will be taking part in a tournament against Starkville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Terry's defense has only allowed 26.5 points per game this season, so Starkville's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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