Kelly had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Westwood Baptist Academy Eagles by a score of 64-62 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Hawks have suffered since December 3, 2024.
Westwood Baptist Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Robbie Dodd led the charge by shooting 54% from the field to rack up 21 points. Dodd continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cody VanDover, who posted 14 points and five rebounds.
The victory made it two in a row for Westwood Baptist Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kelly will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Charleston at 7:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Westwood Baptist Academy, they will take on Senath-Hornersville at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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