Smoky Mountain lost against East Henderson back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The contest between the Smoky Mountain Mustangs and the East Henderson Eagles didn't end well, with the Smoky Mountain Mustangs falling 59-45. The matchup marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Smoky Mountain's loss came despite strong showings from Ben Brown and Custer Prenger. Brown went 7 of 17 en route to 21 points and six rebounds, while Prenger almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Jason Waliezer, who posted two points.
Mustangs
| 01/17/25 vs East Henderson | 45-59 |
| 01/15/25 vs Franklin | 60-63 |
Even though they lost, Smoky Mountain smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
East Henderson was led to victory by Riley Adams and Jaylin Brewer. Adams went 7 for 14 on his way to 22 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals, while Brewer put up 18 points and six boards. Those 22 points gave Adams a new career-high. Caiden Brewer was another key player, putting up five points and five rebounds.
Smoky Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for East Henderson, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.
Smoky Mountain didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, an 89-71 defeat against Pisgah on the 21st. East Henderson has also already played their next game, a 59-46 win against Franklin on the 21st.
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