Gentry extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-7. They took a blow against the Leflore County Tigers, falling 65-34. The game marked the Rams' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Kevion Smith and Christopher Zolicoffer certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Smith went 5-for-10 en route to 11 points and six boards, while Zolicoffer posted seven points.
As for Leflore County, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Emoni Journey had another great game (as he tends to do), shooting 40% from the field to rack up 18 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Keveon Cross, who went 5-for-11 on his way to 11 points and three steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Gentry will venture away from home to take on Humphreys County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Leflore County, they will head out to face off against Amanda Elzy at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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