Basketball Recap: Stephen Williams and Cleo Bolar jr. secure win for Escambia County
By Team Reports
Feb 2, 2024, 12:52pm
Basketball Recap: Escambia County Blue Devils vs. Baldwin County Tigers
The Baldwin County Tigers typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday the Escambia County Blue Devils proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 59-49. For Escambia County, this counts as revenge for the 62-43 loss the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
Escambia County was led to victory by Stephen Williams and Cleo Bolar jr.. Williams dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Bolar jr. scored 32 points along with five assists. Williams has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last ten times he's played. Jovaughnta Henderson was another key contributor, scoring four points along with ten rebounds.
Escambia County's victory bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Baldwin County, their loss dropped their record down to 20-8.
Escambia County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Baldwin County will be playing in front of their home fans against the Toros at 8:00 p.m. on Monday.
