Olive Branch unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Saturday and fell 53-52 to the DeSoto Central Jaguars. Surprisingly, this marked the Conquistadors' sixth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead DeSoto Central to victory, but perhaps none more so than Hunter Avant, who posted 11 points and seven boards. Kenshaun Banger was another key player, putting up 11 points and five rebounds.
Coming up, Olive Branch will head out to challenge Booneville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for DeSoto Central, they will host Pontotoc at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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