Stanhope Elmore lost against Wetumpka back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The matchup between the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs and the Wetumpka Indians didn't end well, with the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs falling 72-56. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 287th, while the Indians are ranked 123rd).
Wetumpka's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tom Suddith, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 29 rebounds. Suddith is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down 15 or more in the last four games he's played. Nolan Fitch was another key player, going 8 for 16 on his way to 20 points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Stanhope Elmore now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Wetumpka, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 12-2.
Stanhope Elmore will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Calhoun at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Wetumpka also won't see the court for a while: their next game is against Autauga Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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