Basketball Recap: LaFayette Takes a Loss

After soaring to 59 points the game before, LaFayette was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They were dealt a 57-27 defeat at the hands of the Calhoun Yellow Jackets. The game marked the Ramblers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Calhoun found their leader in freshman Trace Hawkins, who went 5-for-12 on his way to 15 points and four steals. That's the most steals Hawkins has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Trey Perkins, who put up seven points and 13 boards.

LaFayette has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 14-13 record this season. As for Calhoun, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 18-3.

LaFayette wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 51-41 loss against Northwest Whitfield on the 15th. As for Calhoun, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 61-48 victory against Adairsville on the 15th.