There's no place like home for Gilmer County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top against the Calhoun Red Devils by a score of 56-44 on Saturday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 47-46 back in December of 2024.
Zachariah Wine
| 02/08/25 vs Calhoun | 17 |
| 01/30/25 vs Wirt County | 14 |
| 01/29/25 vs Roane County | 9 |
| 01/25/25 @ Wahama | 8 |
| 01/23/25 @ Clay-Battelle | 4 |
| + 11 more games |
Gilmer County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zachariah Wine led the charge by dropping a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Wine continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kolten Holbert, who went 5 for 11 on his way to 17 points and five boards.
Calhoun's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Brennen Carpenter, who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds, and Cooper Morris, who went 6 of 11 en route to 17 points. Carpenter's afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points.
Gilmer County's victory bumped their record up to 5-13. As for Calhoun, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Coming up, Gilmer County will welcome Webster County at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gilmer County is facing Webster County at the right time seeing as Webster County is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Calhoun, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 66-30 defeat against Wirt County on the 10th.
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