Samson came into Friday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Geneva County Bulldogs out 71-68. This was a revenge game for the Tigers: when they faced off against the Bulldogs last Tuesday, they had to take a 66-56 loss.
Samson got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Hunter Lamb out in front who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 17 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kelin Hornsby, who went 9 for 19 en route to 24 points and three steals.
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Samson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 32 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Samson's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 5-14. As for Geneva County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Samson Tigers duke it out with the Houston County Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Geneva County, they will square off against Providence Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Providence Christian will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Geneva County surely won't give up without a fight.
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