Basketball Game Recap: Hemingway Tigers vs. Kingstree Blazers

By Team Reports Dec 2, 2023, 7:59am

Recap: Hemingway Tigers vs. Kingstree Blazers

The Hemingway Tigers had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a rough 77-10 loss at the hands of Kingstree. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Hemingway in their matchups with Kingstree: they've now lost five in a row.

MAKAYLA DUKES was on fire for Kingstree: she dropped a double-double on 24 points and 13 steals. That makes it two consecutive games in which DUKES has scored at least 25% of Kingstree's points. Another player making a difference was NAYDIA SHAW, who scored 19 points along with 6 rebounds and 5 steals.

Hemingway's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Kingstree, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hemingway will take on Kingstree at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Kingstree won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Lamar at 6:30 p.m. on December 2nd. Lamar is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.