Georgia High School Basketball - Dougherty thwarts Westover
December 5, 2023: Albany, GA 31705 The Dougherty Trojans (Albany, GA) basketball knocked off the visiting Westover Patriots (Albany, GA), 60-45 in Tuesday's non-league test.
The Trojans (5-2) will now prepare for their test against Hapeville Charter (Atlanta, GA). The Hornets go into the non-league test with a 3-2 record.
The Patriots now own a 2-2 record. They play next when they travel to Valdosta for a non-league test on Friday, December 8. Westover will encounter a Wildcats squad coming off a 66-33 non-league win over Cook (Adel, GA). The Wildcats record now stands at 7-0.
Game Summary
Jawuan Jinks Carries Dougherty Trojans To Victory Over Westover Patriots
Jawuan Jinks scored 17 points to lead Dougherty Trojans past Westover Patriots, 60-45, on Tuesday. Leading 14-6, Dougherty Trojans went on a 16-point run to pull further away. Dougherty Trojans got out to a 33-12 lead at halftime before closing out the victory. Dougherty Trojans played particularly well in the second quarter, outscoring Westover Patriots 19-7. Trojans scored at will in the paint. They went 17-31 on twos. Dougherty Trojans rebounded the ball well, collecting 27 rebounds. Jinks hit three threes for Dougherty. Trojans's ball pressure forced 11 steals in the game. Kaleke Singletary-Jinks (11 points), Ja'ion Burns (10 points), Maurice Davis (6 points), Traevon Williams (5 points), Jaqauvus Hallmon (3 points), Markelle Jones (3 points), Braylon Green (2 points), Jordan Miller (2 points), and Jeremiah Kitchens (1 point).
