Turner gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 62-43 victory over the North Side Steers. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Turner to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jordan Johnson, who posted seven points along with five assists and four steals. Matthew Stone was another key player, scoring ten points along with five rebounds.
Turner smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Defeat or not, North Side got some senior leadership from Deion Malone and Emmitt Washington. Malone had six points in addition to 11 rebounds and five steals, while Washington had four points along with five rebounds.
Turner wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 48-40 victory against Western Hills on the 12th. North Side has also already played their next game, a 63-38 win against Carter-Riverside on the 12th.
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