The Jemison Panthers will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Central of Clay County Volunteers at 7:00 p.m. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Jemison has struggled recently with six defeats in a row, while Central of Clay County will arrive with three straight victories.
Jemison suffered their biggest defeat since December 4, 2023 on Tuesday. They were dealt a 67-40 defeat at the hands of Sylacauga. Jemison has struggled against Sylacauga recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Even though Central of Clay County has not done well against Sylacauga recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Central of Clay County came out on top against Sylacauga by a score of 69-60. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Jemison has not been sharp recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Central of Clay County, their win bumped their record up to 13-4.
Jemison lost to Central of Clay County at home by a decisive 45-30 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Jemison have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
