Having just played yesterday, the Southern Wayne Saints will jump right back in to play the Greene Central Rams at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Southern Wayne is hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Southern Wayne scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They ended the year with a bang, routing Ayden - Grifton 49-28. The team accrued 37 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.
Southern Wayne got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nevaeh Hines-Bass out in front who scored 24 points along with three steals. Those 24 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Nygeria Thompson, who scored 14 points.
Meanwhile, Greene Central's recent rough patch got a bit rougher two weeks ago after their fourth straight loss. They had to suffer through a rough 66-29 loss at the hands of North Pitt. Greene Central was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-8.
Greene Central's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of An'nysha Wooten, who scored 11 points along with seven rebounds, and Kharma Schuster who scored two points along with five blocks. Those five blocks set a new season-high mark for her.
Greene Central struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as North Pitt pulled down 12 offensive rebounds.
Southern Wayne's victory bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Greene Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Southern Wayne have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 8.4 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Greene Central, though, as they've been averaging only 25.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
