Basketball Recap: Dartavian (Dj) Brown Key Part of a Team Effort in Blue Devils Win

Statesboro won the last time they faced Brunswick and things went their way on Thursday too. The Statesboro Blue Devils managed a 69-64 win over the Brunswick Pirates.

Dartavian (Dj) Brown

Points

02/06/25 @ Brunswick	21
02/04/25 @ Bradwell Institute	7
02/01/25 @ Swainsboro	13
01/28/25 @ South Effingham	5
01/18/25 vs Brunswick	9
+ 15 more games

Statesboro got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dartavian (Dj) Brown out in front who went 7 for 13 to rack up 21 points. That's the most points Brown has posted since back in November of 2024. Xavier Spells also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.

When it comes to explaining why Brunswick lost, don't look at Heze Kent. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 29 points and 18 boards. Kent is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last 13 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Caleb Butler, who earned 14 points and three steals.

Statesboro's win bumped their record up to 19-3. As for Brunswick, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 19-3.

Statesboro has already played their next contest, a 68-50 victory against Glynn Academy on the 8th. As for Brunswick, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 67-48 win against Bradwell Institute on the 8th.