After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Forrest City, Southwind was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They took down the Bolton Wildcats 51-36. The Jaguars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ari'Elle Stinson had an outrageously good game as she went 8 for 12 en route to 21 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Arianna Davis, who posted five points plus six rebounds and two blocks.
Southwind smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Despite the loss, Bolton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore I'Mari Pointer scored 27 points.
The victory got Southwind back to even at 2-2. As for Bolton, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southwind will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Trezevant at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Trezevant knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Southwind likes a good challenge. As for Bolton, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Bolton Wildcats challenge the Munford Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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