Stanhope Elmore couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Marbury Bulldogs on Tuesday, falling 67-42. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 69-36 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2022.
Marbury had a senior duo take command as Nunu Jernigan went 7 for 10 en route to 20 points plus seven rebounds and six steals and Gabrielle Brown dropped a double-double on 20 points and 14 rebounds. What's more, Jernigan also posted a 70% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Justice Blackmon, who posted 12 points in addition to six steals.
Stanhope Elmore will welcome Chilton County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Marbury, they will square off against Autaugaville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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