Having just played yesterday, the Braxton County Eagles will get right back to it and host the Nicholas County Grizzlies at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Braxton County's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home while Nicholas County has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
On Monday, Braxton County got the win against Clay County by a conclusive 71-51. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Nicholas County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 55-49 to PikeView. While the Grizzlies didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 18-11 in the first quarter.
Braxton County will need to focus on slowing down Isaiah Miner, one of several Nicholas County players who made an impact when they last played. He almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine boards. Thanks to that strong game, Miner now owns an excellent 47.4% shooting accuracy. Maverick Smith was another key player, putting up eight points and seven rebounds.
Braxton County's victory bumped their record up to 12-4. As for Nicholas County, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Braxton County suffered a grim 70-50 defeat to Nicholas County when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Braxton County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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