The Puckett Wolves will take on the Pisgah Dragons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Puckett will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Two weeks ago, Puckett didn't have too much trouble with Raleigh as they won 52-37.
Meanwhile, in a tight match that could have gone either way, Pisgah made off with a 53-52 victory over Union. Given the Dragons' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 217th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Pisgah's win came from a few key players Puckett will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Laylah Johnson, who posted 16 points in addition to five boards and five steals. She is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Sariah Day, who went 10 for 25 on her way to 17 points and four steals.
Pisgah smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Puckett is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.9 points per game. As for Pisgah, their record now sits at 15-1.
Puckett came up short against Pisgah in their previous matchup back in January, falling 48-41. Can Puckett avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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