Munford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 70-69 heartbreaker at the hands of the Jackson Central Merry Cougars. Munford was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Jackson Central Merry apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2021.
Munford's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elisha Patrick, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 21 points and six steals. Patrick is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of JaDyn Lee, who went 9 of 18 on his way to 22 points along with six boards and five assists.
Munford's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Jackson Central Merry, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Munford will be playing in front of their home fans against Craigmont at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jackson Central Merry, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Jackson Central Merry Cougars face off against the Fayette Ware Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on January 11th.
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