Basketball Recap: South Effingham Mustangs vs. Effingham County Rebels
If Effingham County wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played South Effingham, they should've done a better job of containing Hayden Johanson. The South Effingham Mustangs snuck past the Effingham County Rebels with a 45-39 victory on Saturday thanks in part to Johanson, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. She has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times she's played.
Another player making a difference was Kailyn Chapman, who had ten points plus two steals. What's more, she also racked up two threes, the most she's had since back in January.
When it comes to explaining why Effingham County lost, don't look at Nakera M Hawkins. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 16 points and 20 rebounds.
South Effingham's record now sits at 3-5. As for Effingham County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Effingham will host Camden County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Effingham County, they and Brunswick are set to duel on Tuesday.
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