By Thomas Sellers Jr.

In one of the best offensive performances in Millington Central High School history, Trojan senior guard Julian Daughtry went off for 43 points tonight against the Arlington Tigers.

But the outburst of points wasn’t enough to help the Trojans beat Arlington. The Tigers outlasted Millington 70-66.

Daughtry was hot the entire night in the William Osteen Gymnasium scoring in a variety of ways. He hit floaters and drove to the rim. He hit mid-range jumpers and stop-and-pop shots. Then the senior guard heated up from behind the arch hitting several three-pointers.

Daughtry’s performance ranks behind Trojan Elvin Taylor who set the Millington single game record against Tipton-Rosemark Academy with 47 points. In the Lady Trojans’ record book is Jasmine Newsome with 44 points against Briarcrest.