Cairo lost against Crisp County back in February of 2016, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The contest between the Cairo Syrupmakers and the Crisp County Cougars didn't end well, with the Cairo Syrupmakers falling 69-55. The Syrupmakers have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Crisp County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zakariyya Dwight, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. Dwight is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Courtney Oliver 4, who earned 17 points.
Cairo now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Crisp County, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cairo will venture away from home to face off against Thomas County Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Crisp County, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Crisp County Cougars face off against the Perry Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Considering Perry has lost three straight at home and Crisp County seven straight on the road (dating back to last season), this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.
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