3 observations from Jackson South Side’s win over McNairy Central
Friday night was my first time seeing Jackson South Side, which entered the night at 26-0 on the season. The Hawks’ winning streak continues as they handled McNairy Central, 86-59. Here are three observations from Jackson South Side’s win over…
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Continue ReadingFriday night was my first time seeing Jackson South Side, which entered the night at 26-0 on the season.
The Hawks’ winning streak continues as they handled McNairy Central, 86-59.
Here are three observations from Jackson South Side’s win over the Bobcats:
The Hawks have depth
Head coach DaMonn Fuller played a total of 14 guys Friday night. Rico Sain, Jalen Anderson and Matthew Berry each had nine points. Javonte Butler, Bradley Rivers, Kortlynn Martin and Janais Parram each scored two points. Josh Anderson and Kobe Ward scored three points, and one player (Aaron March) finished with six points.
Jackson South Side had two players to finish in double figures. Junior guard Brandon Maclin led the way with 18 points. Senior forward J.J. Johnson added 16. The Hawks converted on six 3s in the win.
Jackson South Side is probably the deepest team in TSSAA Class AA. Coach Fuller’s depth will help him get to Murfreesboro and possibly win a state title.
Hawks’ defense did a number on White
Guard Marqkis White scored six of McNairy Central’s first 12 points. He kept the Bobcats within striking distance early in the second quarter. He scored seven points early in the second quarter before Jackson South Side built a 19-point lead going into halftime. The Hawks’ defense forced White into taking tough shots. Overall, Jackson South Side was very disruptive on the defensive end, turning turnovers into easy scores in transition.
White finished with 16 points, with most of them coming in the first half. Mason Latham and Omari Robinson each finished with 13.
J.J. Johnson was too much for McNairy Central
Johnson, who’s 6-foot-5, was too much for the Bobcats. If he would have gotten more touches down low, he probably would’ve finished as the team’s leading scorer instead of Maclin, who was obviously the best guard on the floor Friday night. Johnson plays well with his back to the basket. He’s very active on the glass. Johnson plays hard on both ends of the floor. He’s going to be a key piece to Jackson South Side’s state title run.