Taylor Dunn - Section Editor
Coach Tim Strayhorn’s and Coach Baline Mahaffey’s teams played Crockett County in
Saturday's district matchups. Mahaffey’s squad pulled off the upset, but unfortunately, Strayhorn’s team lost.
Strayhorn’s team had a hot first half, outscoring Crockett 22-18. Chelby Jordan and Joya Crawford had 7 and 6 points, respectively. Netala Dixson also had 4 of her 6 total points in the first quarter. The Lady Trojans had a 10-point lead going into the 4th quarter, but could not hold on. The Crockett County offense exploded for 22 points in the fourth quarter- to Dyersburg’s 8 points- to defeat the Lady Trojans. The leading scorers were Chelby Jordan-13 points- and Joya Crawford-10 points.
Saturday was a big game for Mahaffey’s squad; Crockett County is a district rival and the number 2 team in the state. The #9 ranked Trojans tied the #2 Cavaliers in the first quarter 10-10. Jaylon Brown and Breyden Turnage combined for 6 of the Trojans’ 10 points. Crockett outscored Mahaffey’s squad 12-6 in the second quarter to have a 22-16 lead going into halftime. The Trojans rallied in the third quarter and scored 17 points. Mahaffey’s squad took the momentum from a big Breyden Turnage dunk and outscored Crockett in the fourth quarter 11-9. Ace Mahaffey sealed the game with a near buzzer-beater 3 to give the Trojans the lead with 4.9 seconds left. The Trojans held Crockett County on the last possession and upset the #2 team in the state 44-42. The leading scorers were Jaylon Brown- 12 points- Breyden Turnage- 9 points- Ace Mahaffey- 8 points.
Both Trojan teams face district rival Obion County on the road Tuesday night.
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