The Wayne County War Eagles will challenge the Natchez Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Wayne County was beaten by Laurel 76-28. The War Eagles have struggled against the Golden Tornadoes recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Natchez didn't have too much trouble with Brookhaven on Friday as they won 33-17. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Natchez's win came from a few key players Wayne County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was CALEAH KENNEDY, who shot 4-for-6 from downtown and almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. She is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 45% in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was HOPE GUTTER, who posted eight points and five boards.
Natchez's win bumped their record up to 19-9. As for Wayne County, their loss dropped their record down to 17-8.
Wayne County came up short against Natchez when the teams last played back in February of 2015, falling 68-57. Can Wayne County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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