Oglethorpe County extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 7-14. They were dealt a 53-20 loss at the hands of the Commerce Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 63-44 back in January.
As for Commerce, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-4. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 27 points or more this season.
Commerce found their leader in freshman Kenyanna Jackson, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 15 steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jackson has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Essence Hester, who posted seven points and eight rebounds.
Looking ahead, Oglethorpe County will face off against Elbert County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Commerce, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Lake Oconee Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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