Wilkinson County came into Tuesday's matchup having lost 18 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Port Gibson Blue Waves on Tuesday, sneaking past 52-49. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 53-32 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Wilkinson County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was D'Yonna McCoy, who earned 14 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Oralieshia Smith, who earned 14 points in addition to two steals.
Wilkinson County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Wilkinson County's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2. As for Port Gibson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wilkinson County will welcome Natchez at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Port Gibson, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against South Delta at 6:00 p.m.
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