If Colbert County was riding high fresh off their 65-41 takedown of Clements on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Indians fell 70-65 to the Danville Hawks on Thursday. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
Danville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ty Bailey, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 11 boards. Bailey has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Tristyn Barrett, who went 6-for-9 from beyond the arc to rack up 23 points.
Colbert County's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Danville, their record is now 4-18.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Colbert County and Sheffield will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. As for Danville, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Vinemont at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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