Jefferson County had to endure a ten-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Northeast Raiders 46-43.
Tavarus Tinsley Jr and Justyn Taylor certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Tinsley Jr posted ten points and five boards, while Taylor scored 11 points and three steals. That's the most steals Taylor has posted since back in December of 2023. Emmanuel Thorpe was another key player, putting up eight points.
Jefferson County's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 3-14. As for Northeast, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-14.
Jefferson County has already played their next contest, a 64-48 defeat against Swainsboro on the 18th. As for Northeast, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 51-41 loss against Jasper County on the 18th.
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