Jemison to host Gardendale for post-Thanksgiving match

Published 3:02 pm Monday, November 22, 2021

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By ZACHARY SEIFTER/ Staff Writer

Jemison High School’s boys basketball team will host Gardendale High School on Nov. 26. The Panthers are looking to break a six-game losing streak and pick up their first win of the 2021-2022 season.

Gardendale comes into the game with a 2-0 record, having most recently beaten Bessemer City High School 68-45. Jemison is 0-6 and coming off a 62-43 loss to Baldwin County High School.

Following two games this year, the Rockets have a +41 point differential. They are averaging 70.5 points per game on offense while giving up 50 points per game on defense.

The Panthers come into the game with a -174 point differential after six games. They are averaging 33.67 points per game on offense while giving up 62.67 points per game on defense.

Despite the rough start, Jemison has shown improvement in its last two games. After scoring just 115 points in their first four games, the Panthers have scored 87 in their last two.

Tip-off for the game is at 5 p.m.