William Blount was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Maryville Red Rebels and fell 77-44. While losing is never fun, the Governors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 233rd, while the Red Rebels are ranked 12th).
Leading Maryville to victory were Jonathan Woodlee and Brody Smith. Woodlee went 8 for 12 en route to 19 points, while Smith dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Woodlee's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Luke Sigmund was another key player, putting up eight points and seven boards.
William Blount's loss dropped their record down to 4-20. As for Maryville, they have been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. William Blount will head out to face off against Bearden at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bearden will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something William Blount surely won't give up without a fight. As for Maryville, they will head out on the road to challenge West at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully Maryville likes a good challenge.
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