Christian Brothers posted their closest victory since February 13th on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Haywood Tomcats , sneaking past 61-59. Given the Purple Wave's advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 40th, while the Tomcats are ranked 146th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the defeat, Haywood had strong showings from Lekenndric Watkins, who went 7 for 14 en route to 18 points plus eight rebounds and three steals, and Jaybyon Snipe, who went 10 for 17 en route to 21 points plus six rebounds. With that strong performance, Snipe is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Antrell Jones, who scored six points.
Christian Brothers' win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Haywood, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Christian Brothers will take on Booker T. Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Christian Brothers is facing Booker T. Washington at the right time seeing as Booker T. Washington is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Haywood, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Jackson South Side at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Haywood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.9 points per game this season.
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