Basketball Recap: Middleton Takes a Loss

Middleton was the 71-66 winner over Bolivar Central when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Middleton Tigers took a 69-63 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bolivar Central Tigers.

Despite the defeat, Middleton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jeremiah Woody went 11 of 13 en route to 26 points. Those 26 points set a new season-high mark for Woody. Another player making a difference was Keneth Williams, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards.

Even though they lost, Middleton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in eight consecutive games.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Bolivar Central to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jordan Dixon, who went 6 for 8 on his way to 18 points in addition to six rebounds and four blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Kealan Polk, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards.

Middleton's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Bolivar Central, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.

Middleton will face off against Clarksburg at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Middleton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.6 points per game this season. As for Bolivar Central, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Bolivar Central Tigers face off against the Bolton Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bolivar Central is facing Bolton at the right time seeing as Bolton is stuck on a five-game losing streak.