If Dixie was feeling good fresh off their 64-39 takedown of Thornwell last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Dixie Hornets were outmatched by the McCormick Chiefs and fell 83-45. The Hornets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 52-18.
It was another big night for Daruis Houston, who went 9 for 13 en route to 24 points in addition to seven assists and five steals for McCormick. Houston is becoming a predictor of McCormick's success: when he posts at least five steals the team is 9-3 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Ma'Tydrieon Wideman was another key player, putting up eight points.
Dixie's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-7. As for McCormick, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dixie will face off against Calhoun Falls Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McCormick, they will challenge Ware Shoals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. McCormick has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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