Basketball Recap: Montgomery County Comes Up Short
By Team Reports
Jan 25, 2025, 6:00am
Basketball Recap: Montgomery County Eagles vs. Hawkinsville Red Devils
Montgomery County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell 66-55 to the Hawkinsville Red Devils. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2021.
Hawkinsville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bryson Singletary, who went 10 for 18 en route to 20 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Singletary is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last 18 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Harlem Phillips, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 16 boards.
Montgomery County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Hawkinsville, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Montgomery County and Metter will face off at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. As for Hawkinsville, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Turner County at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Turner County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
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