Potts Camp had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost to the Tremont Eagles on the road by a 57-41 margin. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2021.
When it comes to explaining why Potts Camp lost, don't look at Mariah Jeffries. Despite the final result, she shot 42% from the field on her way to 27 points and six steals. Akira Woods was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with ten points and nine boards.
Tremont was led to victory by Zeela Travis and Olivia Gillespie. Travis dropped a double-double with 23 points and ten rebounds, while Gillespie posted 19 points in addition to seven boards and seven steals. That's the most steals Gillespie has posted since back in November of 2024.
Tremont has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Potts Camp didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 47-39 defeat against Cherokee on the 8th. As for Tremont, they have also already played their next contest, a 60-37 win against Aberdeen on the 8th.
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