Cherokee won the last time they faced Erwin and things went their way on Monday too. The Braves sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 55-53 win over the Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Braves have posted since January 28, 2025.
Samuel Hernandez was his usual excellent self, shooting 50% from the field on his way to 18 points and seven rebounds. Kayden Cucumber was another key player, putting up eight points and four steals.
When it comes to explaining why Erwin lost, don't look at Jackson Davis. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 27 points and 13 boards. With that strong performance, Davis is now averaging an impressive 15.9 points per game. Player #33 also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steal of the season.
The win made it two in a row for Cherokee and bumps their season record up to 6-3. As for Erwin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Cherokee has already played their next contest, a 79-41 loss against Montgomery Bell Academy on the 30th. As for Erwin, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 61-45 victory against Concord Christian on the 30th.
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