Holmes County gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Emmanuel Christian Warriors 98-26. The Blue Devils pushed the score to 80-21 by the end of the third, a deficit the Warriors had no chance of recovering from.
James Thole was nothing short of spectacular: he shot 73% from the field to rack up 26 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Clyde Hunter, who went 6-for-9 on his way to 12 points in addition to six assists and five steals.
Emmanuel Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Holmes County won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Poplar Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Blue Devils their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Emmanuel Christian, they will also get right back to it: they'll challenge Wewahitchka at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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