The Andrews Wildcats and the Smoky Mountain Mustangs will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Wednesday, Andrews came up short against Highlands and fell 48-41.
Meanwhile, Smoky Mountain was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 45-40 to Enka. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Andrews' loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Smoky Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Andrews skirted past Smoky Mountain 66-63 in their previous meeting back in November. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Smoky Mountain's Kieaira Ensley, who went 7 of 12 from beyond the arc on her way to 27 points and eight rebounds. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Andrews still be able to contain Ensley? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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