The Hampton County Hurricanes had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against Andrew Jackson by a score of 68-56 on Monday. Hampton County is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 15 straight.
Hampton County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kavon Chisolm, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 11 rebounds. Chisolm is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last seven games he's played. Darius Brooks was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
Andrew Jackson's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ghaleb Wilson, who scored 17 points. Wilson has been hot recently, having posted 17 or more points the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jy'Kevius Johnson, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 14 rebounds.
Hampton County pushed their record up to 25-5 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.8 points per game. As for Andrew Jackson, their defeat ended a 17-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 24-4.
Hampton County will face off against Oceanside Collegiate Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Hampton County's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six matches. Andrew Jackson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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