The Scott Eagles had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They pulled ahead with a 58-57 photo finish over Tates Creek. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Xarek Sarakatsannis was his usual excellent self, scoring 22 points. Those 22 points set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Griffin, who scored 13 points along with nine rebounds.
The victory got Scott back to even at 7-7. As for Tates Creek, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 1-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Scott and Pendleton County will face off at 7:30 p.m. on January 5th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Tates Creek and Frederick Douglass will face off at 7:30 p.m. on January 2nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. One thing working in Frederick Douglass' favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season.
