Basketball Recap: Tyvion Hall's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Boiling Springs over J.L. Mann

Boiling Springs and J.L. Mann squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Boiling Springs had to settle for second. They took a 68-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of the J.L. Mann Patriots. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.

Boiling Springs' defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyvion Hall, who en route to 16 points. Thanks to that strong game, Hall now owns an excellent 45.5% shooting accuracy. Reese Walter also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.

It was another big night for Dontez Walker, who dropped a double-double with 25 points and 14 rebounds for J.L. Mann. The match was Walker's 13th in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Kam'Ron Williams, who posted 12 points along with seven boards and five assists.

Boiling Springs' loss dropped their record down to 16-10. As for J.L. Mann, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-14 record this season.

Boiling Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for J.L. Mann, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 79-73 defeat against Dorman on the 19th.