Jefferson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 73-25 loss at the hands of the Morristown-Hamblen East Hurricanes. The Patriots were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-17.
Morristown-Hamblen East's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hannah Hall, who went 10 of 14 to rack up 22 points along with seven boards and five assists. What's more, Hall also racked up two blocks, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Harmony Sullivan, who posted 19 points and four steals.
Jefferson County's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Morristown-Hamblen East, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-5.
Looking ahead, Jefferson County won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Karns at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Morristown-Hamblen East, they will square off against Elizabethton at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Morristown-Hamblen East is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.9 points per game this season.
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