Hazlehurst was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 61-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warren Central Vikings. That's two games in a row now that the Indians have lost by exactly 13 points.
Jakavion Johnson
| 12/27/25 vs Warren Central | 18 |
| 12/16/25 vs Morton | 15 |
| 12/12/25 @ Lawrence County | 10 |
| 12/09/25 @ McLaurin | 9 |
| 12/05/25 @ Pelahatchie | 13 |
| + 10 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Hazlehurst lost, don't look at Jakavion Johnson. Despite the final result, he posted 18 points. Johnson continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kavarrious Crawford, who scored 11 points.
Hazlehurst's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Warren Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hazlehurst will host Jefferson County at 7:30 p.m. on January 6th. The matchup will give the Indians their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Warren Central, they will take on Neshoba Central at 7:00 p.m. on January 6th. The Vikings will be up against the Rockets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.77 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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