Denison hadn't done well against Sherman recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Denison Yellow Jackets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-55 victory over the Sherman Bearcats. Given the Yellow Jackets' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 172nd, while the Bearcats are ranked 497th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Denison has also been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which lines up perfectly with their 21-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.0 points per game. As for Sherman, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-22.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Denison will head out to face off against Anna at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Denison's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four contests. As for Sherman, they will square off against Lovejoy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lovejoy will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Sherman surely won't give up without a fight.
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