In a highly anticipated matchup between unbeaten teams, the Nevada High School Tigers handed the Carl Junction High School Bulldogs a 62-49 defeat. Despite a strong start from the Bulldogs with senior Wyatt McAfee scoring 7 points early on, the Tigers quickly closed the gap and built a solid lead by halftime. Nevada maintained control throughout the game, showcasing their scoring depth with standout performances from Mason Majors, Alex Ast, and Gabe Smith. CJ's coach Cort Hardy acknowledged his team's struggles, emphasizing the need for improved execution heading into their next game against Joplin High School.

By the Numbers
  • Mason Majors led Nevada with 23 points, including five 3-pointers.
  • Wyatt McAfee was the top scorer for Carl Junction with 17 points.
State of Play
  • Nevada improves to 3-0 while Carl Junction falls to 3-1 this season.
  • The Bulldogs cut a 20-point deficit to 10 in the closing minutes but couldn't overcome the Tigers' lead.
What's Next

Carl Junction is set to face Joplin High School on Thursday at the Carthage Invitational, where they'll need to significantly improve defensively and enhance their scoring efficiency.

Bottom Line

Carl Junction must focus on tightening their defense and converting easier scoring opportunities to compete effectively against stronger teams like Joplin in future games.