Basketball Recap: Grainger Piles Up the Points Against Cherokee

Grizzlies

Margin (Wins)

01/14/25 vs Claiborne	38
11/29/24 vs Hancock County	37
01/09/25 vs South Greene	37
11/19/24 @ Halls	32
01/21/25 vs Cherokee	32

There's no place like home for Grainger, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They breezed by the Cherokee Chiefs to the tune of 62-30 on Tuesday. The Grizzlies have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 21 points or more this season.

Ava Dellinger was the offensive standout of the matchup as she posted nine points and three steals. What's more, she also racked up two blocks, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Adison Hayes was another key player, putting up 11 points and five rebounds.

Grainger was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cherokee only posted five assists.

Cherokee's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Chloe Pearson, who had ten points and seven boards, and Addie Lawson, who scored 12 points and five blocks. Lawson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Lilliana Ferrell also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.

Grainger pushed their record up to 12-10 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points per game. As for Cherokee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.

Grainger wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 60-46 win against Cosby on the 24th. Cherokee has also already played their next match, a 37-25 defeat against Volunteer on the 24th.