The McMinn Central Chargers will take on the Tyner Academy Rams at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Saturday, McMinn Central strolled past Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences with points to spare, taking the game 75-58.
McMinn Central got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Raymond McCarty out in front who scored 22 points along with six rebounds and two blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points McCarty has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Will Cooper, who scored 19 points along with five steals.
Meanwhile, Tyner Academy put the finishing touches on their 12th blowout victory of the season on Saturday. Everything went their way against Sweetwater as Tyner Academy made off with a 67-46 victory. The win was nothing new for Tyner Academy as they're now sitting on four straight.
Tyner Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adarius Brewster, who scored 21 points. Rodney Henderson iii was another key contributor, scoring 19 points.
McMinn Central's victory bumped their record up to 17-12. As for Tyner Academy, they pushed their record up to 22-4 with that win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: McMinn Central have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 28 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Tyner Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 23.5 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
McMinn Central lost to Tyner Academy on the road by a decisive 66-47 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2021. Can McMinn Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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