Jeff Davis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 35-30 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pierce County Bears. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
Jeff Davis lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Marlee Burch, who posted six points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Bree Coney, who had 14 points along with six boards and five assists.
Jeff Davis' defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Pierce County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Looking ahead, Jeff Davis will be playing in front of their home fans against Atkinson County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets will be up against the Rebels' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.75 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Pierce County, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 59-27 loss against Bacon County on the 6th.
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