There's no place like home for James Kenan, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They managed a 47-42 win over the Clinton Dark Horses on Monday. This was a revenge game for the Tigers: when they faced off against the Dark Horses back in December of 2024, they had to take a 55-52 loss.
James Kenan found their leader in sophomore Y'Anna Rivers, who posted 20 points in addition to five blocks and three steals. Another player making a difference was Aleyah Wilson, who went 5 for 9 en route to 14 points.
Ciara Stuart and Phoenix Everett certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Stuart dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards, while Everett went 6 of 15 on her way to 13 points and seven steals. Stuart also grabbed five steals, which is notable because Clinton is 6-1 when she posts at least three steals, but 3-4 otherwise. Rubi Davila was another key player, putting up seven points along with five rebounds and three steals.
The victory was their first at home , bumping their record up to 3-4. As for Clinton, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-5.
James Kenan has already played their next contest, a 53-36 win against North Lenoir on the 14th. As for Clinton, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 74-28 victory against Union on the 15th.
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