If Volunteer was feeling good fresh off their 49-27 takedown of University School last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Volunteer Falcons lost 72-47 to the Grainger Grizzlies on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 249th, while the Grizzlies are ranked 108th).
Volunteer's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Scarlett McClaran, who went 7 of 9 on her way to 14 points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Elisabeth Byington, who posted eight points and five rebounds.
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Even though they lost, Volunteer smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
Grainger was led to victory by Brookelyn Roach and Adison Hayes. Roach went 6 for 10 en route to 14 points in addition to six assists and three steals, while Hayes scored 19 points and four steals. That's the most steals Hayes has posted since back in November of 2024. Maribeth Stratton was another key player, putting up eight points.
Volunteer's record is now 12-12. As for Grainger, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-11.
Volunteer has already played their next contest, a 63-49 loss against West Ridge on the 1st. As for Grainger, they will take on Claiborne at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Grainger is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.8 points per game this season.
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