Basketball Game Preview: Calhoun Falls Charter Blue Flashes vs. Dixie Hornets

The Calhoun Falls Charter Blue Flashes will face off against the Dixie Hornets at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Dixie is hoping to do what South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind couldn't on Wednesday: put an end to Calhoun Falls Charter's winning streak, which now stands at seven games. Calhoun Falls Charter breezed by South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind to the tune of 64-11. The Blue Flashes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

It was another big night for Autumn Thomas, who posted 26 points and five steals. That makes it eight consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Calhoun Falls Charter's points. Alexis Sanders was another key player, putting up six points along with eight rebounds and five blocks.

Calhoun Falls Charter was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Dixie, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Ware Shoals with a sharp 44-23 win on Thursday.

Dixie pushed their record up to 5-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 33.3 points. As for Calhoun Falls Charter, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.

Calhoun Falls Charter skirted past Dixie 33-31 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Does Calhoun Falls Charter have another victory up their sleeve, or will Dixie turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.