Two dominant guards in Nora Jenkins and Jaza Wilson are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Tuscola Mountaineers will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against the West Henderson Falcons at 6:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Tuscola scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They managed a 53-49 victory over Smoky Mountain.
Karsen Cherry was the offensive standout of the game as she scored nine points along with eight rebounds and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Kendall Williamson, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, West Henderson put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season last Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Franklin 67-38 at home. With that victory, West Henderson brought their scoring average up to 50.6 points per game.
West Henderson can attribute much of their success to Kayden Lyda, who went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 20 points and 1 assist. That's the first time this season that Lyda scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Wilson, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Tuscola's victory bumped their record up to 5-11. As for West Henderson, they pushed their record up to 11-5 with that win, which was their tenth straight at home.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Tuscola have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 33.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like West Henderson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Tuscola took a serious blow against West Henderson in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 68-14. Will Tuscola have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
