This season hasn't been kind to the Hackleburg Panthers, who are still winless after their fifth contest. They were outmatched by Marion County on the road and fell 80-47. Hackleburg has struggled against Marion County recently, as their game on Thursday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Marion County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tye Madison, who scored 24 points along with four steals. Madison set a new season high mark in points with 24. Another player making a difference was Joe Aldridge, who scored 17 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Hackleburg's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Marion County, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Hackleburg will be playing at home against Vina at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Alabama (Vina is ranked 449th, while Hackleburg is ranked 437th). Marion County won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Brilliant at 7:30 p.m. on December 8th.