This season hasn't been kind to the Munford Lions, who are still winless after their 12th matchup. They took a serious blow against Jacksonville on Monday, falling 71-11. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Munford in their matchups with Jacksonville: they've now lost five in a row.
Jacksonville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Neveah Nicholson led the charge by scoring 15 points along with four steals. Another player making a difference was Ontarriah Braxton, who scored six points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Munford's defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Jacksonville, they now have a winning record of 14-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Munford will challenge Central of Clay County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Central of Clay County is coming into the game hot, having won their last six games. As for Jacksonville, they will head out on the road to take on Plainview at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Plainview presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Jacksonville in Alabama (Plainview is ranked 21st, while Jacksonville is ranked 157th).
