Effingham County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They came up short against the Evans Knights, falling 55-35. The Rebels were not able to make up for their loss to the Knights from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Effingham County lost, don't look at Nakera M Hawkins. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 12 points and 17 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kyjana Jordan, who posted eight points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Evans to victory, but perhaps none more so than Briyanna Jones, who went 6 of 13 on her way to 12 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. That's the most points Jones has posted since back in December of 2023. Chabria Tate was another key player, going 7 for 16 en route to 19 points and five rebounds.
Effingham County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Evans, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Greenbrier the next time they take the court. Effingham County will host Greenbrier at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Evans will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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