The Brainerd Panthers lost against the Tyner Academy Rams back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. Brainerd was outmatched by Tyner Academy at home and fell 72-44. While losing is never fun, Brainerd can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 205th, while Tyner Academy is ranked 65th).
Rodney Henderson iii continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Tyner Academy, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. Henderson iii is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 19 or more in the last five games he's played. Kohl Ward was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with four steals.
Brainerd's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Tyner Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 16-3.
Brainerd has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Bledsoe County at 6:00 p.m. on February 6th. Bledsoe County is coming into the match with three straight wins on the road, so Brainerd is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Tyner Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Sequatchie County at 8:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Tyner Academy's favor as the team sits on 11 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Sequatchie County has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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