Bears
| 02/19/25 vs Loganville | 43-41 |
| 11/25/24 vs Griffin | 49-41 |
| 01/14/25 vs Lee County | 50-48 |
Houston County had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 43-41 victory over the Loganville Red Devils on Wednesday. The 43-point effort marked the Bears' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Houston County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Malik Gillespie, who posted nine points in addition to five assists and three steals. Another player making a difference was Kam Plummer, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Houston County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.1 points over those games. Loganville's defeat dropped their record down to 14-12.
Looking ahead, Houston County will head out on the road to face off against Alexander at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Alexander's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine matches. Loganville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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