Basketball Recap: Wayne County Snaps Six-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

By Team Reports Feb 5, 2025, 4:30pm

Basketball Recap: Wayne County Yellow Jackets vs. New Hampstead Phoenix

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Warner Robins, Wayne County was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They managed a 64-60 victory over the New Hampstead Phoenix. The win was some much needed relief for the Yellow Jackets as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.

Leading Wayne County to victory were Dwayne Smith and Dawsyn Sikes. Smith went 9 of 15 on his way to 29 points along with seven boards and three steals, while Sikes dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds. Smith continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Hilton, who posted nine points.

Yellow Jackets

Previous 5 Games

02/04/25 @ New Hampstead64-60
02/03/25 vs Warner Robins36-81
01/31/25 @ Perry54-57
01/28/25 @ Ware County43-63
01/18/25 vs Benedictine49-64

Wayne County's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-16. As for New Hampstead, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-13.

As of now, neither Wayne County nor New Hampstead have any future games scheduled.

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