Basketball Recap: Malachi Smith Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Pierce County

By Team Reports Dec 5, 2024, 6:25am

Basketball Recap: Jeff Davis Yellowjackets vs. Pierce County Bears

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Jeff Davis lost to Pierce County back in January of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Jeff Davis Yellowjackets came out on top against the Pierce County Bears by a score of 65-54.

Jeff Davis' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Malachi Smith, who had 15 points along with seven steals and six assists. James Benjamin was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds.

The win got Jeff Davis back to even at 2-2. As for Pierce County, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Jeff Davis will take on Telfair County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jeff Davis is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.8 points per game this season. As for Pierce County, they will be playing at home against Bacon County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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