West Point hasn't had much luck against Pontotoc recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Green Wave will be home for the holidays to greet the Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, West Point put up the most points they have all season on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 79-53 margin over Aliceville. While the Green Wave didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Meanwhile, Pontotoc won against Coahoma County on Saturday with 61 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Tuesday. The Warriors walked away with a 61-52 victory over Louisville. The win was nothing new for the Warriors as they're now sitting on three straight.
Pontotoc's win came from a few key players West Point will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Omaree Scott, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Dalyn Powell, who posted 16 points and five boards.
Pontotoc's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for West Point, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
West Point came up short against Pontotoc in their previous matchup back in January, falling 39-31. Can the Green Wave avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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