Kendrick hadn't done well against Hardaway recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Kendrick Cherokees claimed a resounding 75-44 victory over the Hardaway Hawks. With the Cherokees ahead 47-25 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Kendrick was led to victory by Kasey Lott and Cash Elder. Lott dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten boards, while Elder dropped a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds. Elder is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Quae'Shaun Mahone was another key player, putting up ten points.
Kendrick smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in eight consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why Hardaway lost, don't look at Tamaj Reese. Despite the final result, he posted 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Arthur Jordan, who put up six points.
Cherokees
| 12/19/24 vs Hardaway | 75-44 |
| 12/17/24 vs Jordan | 80-31 |
| 12/10/24 vs Pike County | 89-65 |
| 12/07/24 vs Greenville | 66-51 |
| 11/26/24 vs Central | 84-70 |
Kendrick's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.8 points per game. As for Hardaway, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Kendrick wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 64-60 victory against Creekside on the 21st. As for Hardaway, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 58-32 loss against Douglas County on the 20th.
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