Wheeler won the last time they faced Blue Mountain and things went their way on Thursday too. The Wheeler Eagles managed a 43-37 win over the Blue Mountain Cougars. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 113th, while the Cougars are ranked 245th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 12/19/24 @ Blue Mountain | 15 |
| 12/17/24 vs Itawamba Agricultural | 17 |
| 12/16/24 vs Falkner | 17 |
Wheeler's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Emma Kate Beckham led the charge by putting up 15 points and three steals. Beckham's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Paisley Lane, who posted 14 points and three steals.
Wheeler's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-6. As for Blue Mountain, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Wheeler and Tupelo Christian Prep will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. As for Blue Mountain, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Blue Mountain Cougars challenge the Byers Lions at 3:00 p.m. on December 30th.
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