The Memphis Central Warriors were the 40-26 winner over the Overton Wolverines when they last played one another last Thursday, but their luck changed this time around. Memphis Central fell just short of the Wolverines by a score of 43-41.
Overton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kierra Baldwin, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. Nia Smith was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Memphis Central's defeat dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Overton, their victory bumped their record up to 13-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memphis Central and the Tigers will face off at 6:00 p.m. on February 6th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Whitehaven knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past five games -- so hopefully the Warriors like a good challenge. As for Overton, they and the Spartans will face off at 6:00 p.m. on February 6th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Tennessee (White Station is ranked 171st, while the Wolverines are ranked 193rd).
