Millington Central is 0-3 against Bolivar Central since December of 2020 but things could change on Tuesday. The Trojans will be playing at home against the Tigers at 7:30 p.m.
Millington Central had taken Covington down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Trojans fell 53-44 to the Chargers.
Despite their defeat, Millington Central saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Tayshaun Dye, who posted 16 points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Darryl McDonald, who put up nine points.
Covington typically has all the answers at home, but back in January Bolivar Central proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Chargers by a score of 57-49.
Bolivar Central's win came from a few key players that Millington Central will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Hunter Malena, who went 5-for-8 to rack up 13 points and five steals. He is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last eight games he's played. Kealan Polk was another key player, putting up 13 points in addition to eight boards and four steals.
Bolivar Central is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.1 points over those games. As for Millington Central, their loss dropped their record down to 6-12.
Millington Central was taken down by Bolivar Central 69-41 in their previous matchup back in January. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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