Blackville-Hilda falls despite big games from Jaquel Holman and Arkel Thomas

By Team Reports Feb 7, 2024, 6:51am

Recap: Blackville-Hilda Fighting Hawks vs. Calhoun County Saints

The Blackville-Hilda Fighting Hawks lost against the Calhoun County Saints back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Blackville-Hilda was beaten by Calhoun County 80-50.

Blackville-Hilda's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Arkel Thomas, who scored 19 points, and Jaquel Holman who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.

Jayden Wallace was his usual excellent self, scoring 32 points for Calhoun County. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Wallace has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Aaron Fredrick, who scored 14 points.

Blackville-Hilda has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Calhoun County, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-7.

Blackville-Hilda will be playing in front of their home fans against Denmark-Olar at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Denmark-Olar is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 63.2 points per game this season. As for Calhoun County, they will head out on the road to square off against Ridge Spring-Monetta at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Calhoun County is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 63.6 points per game this season.