Cumberland County lost against Stone Memorial back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Cumberland County Jets came up short against the Stone Memorial Panthers, falling 87-66. While losing is never fun, the Jets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 281st, while the Panthers are ranked 58th).
Cade Capps was his usual excellent self, going 13-for-24 on his way to 36 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals for Stone Memorial. The game was Capps' 31st in a row with at least 17 points. Jack Cordell was another key player, as he made all 6 shots he took racking up 13 points.
Cumberland County has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 8-20 record this season. As for Stone Memorial, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 20-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cumberland County will head out to take on Upperman at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Upperman will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Cumberland County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Stone Memorial, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers take on the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Stone Memorial is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 68.6 points per game this season.
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