The Mt. Carmel Golden Aces will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Lawrenceville Indians at 7:30 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mt. Carmel had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 47-46 victory over Marshall.
Mt. Carmel's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Levi Beesley, who scored 13 points. Jack Webb was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Lawrenceville has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 22 points or more this season. They breezed by Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine at home to the tune of 94-43.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lawrenceville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Bryant Jenkins, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 10 rebounds. The matchup was Jenkins' seventh in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Sanders, who scored 28 points along with 6 rebounds.
Mt. Carmel's victory bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Lawrenceville, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Mt. Carmel ended up a good deal behind Lawrenceville in their previous meeting back in February, losing 51-32. Will Mt. Carmel have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
