The Rockwood Tigers and the Wartburg Central Bulldogs will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Rockwood turned things around against Greenback on Friday. They blew past the Cherokees 45-23. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted against the Cherokees since November 24, 2020.
Rockwood's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Collin Abston, who went 5 for 9 on his way to 14 points and five rebounds. Adrian Darby was another key player, going 5 of 9 on his way to 12 points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Meanwhile, Wartburg Central had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Bobcats 55-53. The 55-point effort marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Wartburg Central's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Rockwood, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Rockwood took their victory against Wartburg Central in their previous meeting back in January by a conclusive 61-41. Does Rockwood have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wartburg Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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