Meigs County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 80-57 to the Rhea County Golden Eagles. That's two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by exactly 23 points.
Meigs County's loss came despite strong showings from Mason Davis and Gavin Malone. Davis scored 20 points, while Malone scored 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Eli Hope, who scored six points.
Meigs County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Rhea County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Meigs County Tigers face off against the Sale Creek Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rhea County, they will challenge Volunteer at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Volunteer knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Rhea County likes a good challenge.
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