Leake County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 52-26 to the Velma Jackson Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Gators of the 45-27 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Leake County lost, don't look at Sy'Ariah Wraggs. Despite the final result, she had eight points in addition to ten rebounds and six blocks. Another player making a difference was Daishone Turner, who scored three points along with three steals.
Even though they lost, Leake County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Leake County's record now sits at 0-3. As for Velma Jackson, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Leake County is on the road again on Saturday to play St. Joseph Catholic at 11:00 a.m. Leake County is facing St. Joseph Catholic at the right time seeing as St. Joseph Catholic is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Velma Jackson, they will head out to face off against Yazoo County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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