Basketball Recap: Blackville-Hilda Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Jafaith Johnson and Breyanna Williams

Blackville-Hilda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-36 heartbreaker at the hands of the Calhoun County Saints. The Fighting Hawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Saints earlier this season, when they won 36-26.

Blackville-Hilda's loss came despite strong showings from Breyanna Williams and JaFaith Johnson. Williams went 6 for 14 en route to 15 points in addition to eight rebounds and seven steals, while Johnson posted eight points and three steals. Johnson is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games.

Fighting Hawks

Previous 3 Games

02/04/25 @ Calhoun County	36-40
01/31/25 vs North	40-70
01/28/25 vs Ridge Spring-Monetta	29-41

Even though they lost, Blackville-Hilda smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in four consecutive games.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Calhoun County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Raniya Tyler, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine steals. What's more, Tyler also racked up three blocks, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cassidy Pough, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards.

Blackville-Hilda's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Calhoun County, their record now sits at 6-8.

Blackville-Hilda will head out on the road to face off against Williston-Elko at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Williston-Elko will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Blackville-Hilda surely won't give up without a fight. As for Calhoun County, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Wagener-Salley at 6:30 p.m. Calhoun County is facing Wagener-Salley at the right time seeing as Wagener-Salley is stuck on a 15-game losing streak.