McIntosh and Brilliant squared off in some playoff action on Sunday, but McIntosh had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Brilliant Tigers by a score of 54-51. The Demons' defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Chauncey Dixon
| 02/23/25 vs Brilliant | 28 |
| 02/17/25 vs Elba | 23 |
| 02/11/25 vs Kinston | 25 |
| 02/07/25 vs Marengo | 20 |
| 02/05/25 vs Southern Choctaw | 23 |
| 02/04/25 vs Leroy | 22 |
When it comes to explaining why McIntosh lost, don't look at Chauncey Dixon. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 28 points and ten rebounds. The game was Dixon's sixth in a row with at least 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Marley Dixon, who posted ten points in addition to six boards and five steals.
Even though they lost, McIntosh smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Brilliant to victory, but perhaps none more so than Hadlee Sanderson, who had 17 points and six rebounds. Macy Moore was another key player, shooting 63% from the field to rack up 14 points.
McIntosh's loss dropped their record down to 25-8. As for Brilliant, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-11 record this season.
McIntosh does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Brilliant, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 73-43 defeat against Spring Garden on the 27th.
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