Alcovy lost against Locust Grove back in December of 2022 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Tigers took a 54-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats.
When it comes to explaining why Alcovy lost, don't look at Antione Graves. Despite the final result, he posted 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jakori Pinelle, who earned nine points.
Locust Grove's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tyler Jones, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds and five steals. Jones is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Cj Lewis, who had 12 points and six boards.
Alcovy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Locust Grove, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, Alcovy will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Carver at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Locust Grove, they will venture away from home to challenge Lovejoy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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