Irwin County posted their closest win since January 31, 2024 on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Brooks County Trojans 69-67. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 69-58 last Saturday.
02/05/25 vs Brooks County | 10 |
02/04/25 vs Turner County | 10 |
02/01/25 @ Brooks County | 3 |
01/31/25 vs Atkinson County | 9 |
01/29/25 @ Clinch County | 6 |
Irwin County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sam Guy, who dropped a triple-double on 16 points, 13 rebounds, and ten blocks. Guy has been hot for a while, having posted two or more blocks the last 11 times he's played. Caleb Barrett was another key player, going 5 of 7 en route to 12 points and three steals.
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Anton Graham, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 14 boards. What's more, Graham also racked up six blocks, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Camauri Brinson, who almost dropped a triple-double on 12 points, nine assists, and ten steals.
Irwin County's record now sits at 9-13. As for Brooks County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Irwin County will welcome Charlton County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Irwin County knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Charlton County likes a good challenge. As for Brooks County, they will head out to face off against Turner County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Brooks County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.1 points per game this season.
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