Wetumpka entered their tilt with Elmore County on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 52-40 victory over the Elmore County Panthers. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 125th, while the Panthers are ranked 264th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Wetumpka got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Justin Godwin out in front who went 5 for 7 en route to 12 points plus eight assists and eight rebounds. Godwin is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Nolan Fitch, who went 7 for 14 en route to 23 points plus seven rebounds.
Wetumpka smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Wetumpka pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points per game. As for Elmore County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wetumpka has already played their next match (against Elmore County), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Elmore County, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Elmore County Panthers face off against the Trinity Presbyterian Wildcats at 6:15 p.m. on Monday.
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