Puckett hasn't had much luck against Pelahatchie recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Puckett Wolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pelahatchie Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Puckett greeted the New Year with with a 66-49 win over Pisgah.
Puckett's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marcus Parker, who posted 31 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which Parker has scored at least a third of Puckett's points. Another player making a difference was Logan Russell, who had 19 points.
Meanwhile, Pelahatchie took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 66-38 win over St. Andrew's Episcopal. The Chiefs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 21 points or more this season.
Pelahatchie's victory bumped their record up to 15-2. As for Puckett, their win bumped their record up to 8-9.
Puckett didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Pelahatchie when the teams last played back in January of 2024, but they still walked away with a 53-47 victory. Does Puckett have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pelahatchie turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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