While Smoky Mountain didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They enjoyed a cozy 65-49 win over the Andrews Wildcats on Monday. The 65-point effort marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Ace Prenger
| 12/01/25 vs Andrews | 63% |
| 12/03/24 @ Cherokee | 62% |
| 11/20/24 vs Andrews | 58% |
| 12/10/24 vs Swain County | 53% |
| 11/25/25 @ Madison | 50% |
Leading Smoky Mountain to victory were Custer Prenger and Ace Prenger. Custer dropped a double-double with 17 points and 14 boards, while Ace shot 63% from the field on his way to 15 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Those 63% field goal percentage gave Ace a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lane Plemmons, who posted seven points in addition to eight assists and four steals.
Smoky Mountain smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Smoky Mountain's record now sits at 4-1. As for Andrews, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Smoky Mountain wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 92-60 victory against Swain County on the 3rd. As for Andrews, they will head out to face off against Summit Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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