Recap: Bullock County Hornets vs. Handley Tigers
The Bullock County Hornets entered their tilt with the Handley Tigers with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Bullock County narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Handley 43-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Bullock County has posted yet this season.
Leading Bullock County to victory were Trevone Palmer and Anthony Simpson. Palmer dropped a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds, while Simpson scored 21 points along with four steals. Palmer is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played.
Bullock County is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. As for Handley, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bullock County will take on Montgomery Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Montgomery Catholic and Bullock County are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Handley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Spring Garden at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Spring Garden is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
