Basketball Recap: Smith Center Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Redmen

Team Score

12/17/24 vs Washington County	65
12/12/24 vs St. John's/Tipton Catholic	54
12/09/24 vs Sunrise Christian Academy	43
12/14/24 @ Sylvan-Lucas	40
12/06/24 vs Plainville	32

Smith Center had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Washington County Tigers by a score of 65-53 on Tuesday. The Redmen's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Smith Center's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Reed Doane, who posted 18 points along with six assists and six steals. Doane is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. Brant Wilson was another key player, going 6 for 12 on his way to 18 points and four steals.

Doane wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Smith Center was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Washington County's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Crome, who had 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chayse Gross, who posted nine points.

Smith Center's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Washington County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.

Smith Center didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 49-48 win against Oakley on the 20th. As for Washington County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, an 81-33 loss against Hanover on the 20th.