The South Putnam Eagles will face off against the Southmont Mounties at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for South Putnam: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Southmont has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
On Saturday, South Putnam was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 44-38 to North Putnam.
Meanwhile, Southmont took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 58-30 victory over Western Boone. The Mounties have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 24 points or more this season.
South Putnam better keep an eye on Layla Gomez. She was instrumental in Southmont's win, dropping a double-double with 18 points and 17 boards. With that strong performance, Gomez is now averaging an impressive 8.6 rebounds per game. Ella Barry was another key player, going 7-for-17 en route to 18 points.
Southmont was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive games.
South Putnam's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Southmont, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
South Putnam couldn't quite get it done against Southmont when the teams last played back in November of 2024 as they fell 36-29. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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