There's no place like home for West Henderson, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They rang in the new year with a 53-46 win over the Smoky Mountain Mustangs on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Falcons also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.
West Henderson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kayden Lyda, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 16 boards. Lyda is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Allison Justus, who posted 11 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
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West Henderson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 26 consecutive games dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Smoky Mountain lost, don't look at Aaliyah Voss. Despite the final result, she went 8 of 18 en route to 21 points. Braelyn Mulligan also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
West Henderson now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Smoky Mountain, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
West Henderson wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 61-40 defeat against Pisgah on the 7th. As for Smoky Mountain, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 50-33 victory against Robbinsville on the 7th.
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