If the Highland Tech Rams were feeling good off their 49-24 takedown of the Cherryville Ironmen last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Highland Tech took a 42-26 bruising from Bessemer City on Tuesday. Highland Tech lost against Bessemer City in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 56-18 score last time.
Bessemer City found their leader in underclassman Kionna Pettus, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 13 rebounds. That makes it eight consecutive games in which Pettus has scored at least a third of Bessemer City's points. Tionna Pettus was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with eight rebounds and four blocks.
Highland Tech's loss dropped their record down to 15-7. As for Bessemer City, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 12-12 record this season.
Highland Tech will be playing in front of their home fans against East Gaston at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. East Gaston is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Highland Tech will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Bessemer City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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