Dooly County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 39-20 bruising from the Hawkinsville Red Devils. The Bobcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Red Devils earlier this season, when they won 38-36.
Despite the defeat, Dooly County saw an underclassman step up: freshman Ja'Kayla Hooks posted four points along with 11 rebounds and five steals. Hooks is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Ke'Ayjah Gaston also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Bobcats
| 02/07/25 vs Hawkinsville | 20-39 |
| 02/04/25 @ Telfair County | 26-83 |
| 02/03/25 @ Wilcox County | 17-56 |
| 02/01/25 vs Telfair County | 36-65 |
Even though they lost, Dooly County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Hawkinsville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyla Slocumb, who scored 14 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Destiny Jenkins, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 boards.
Dooly County's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Hawkinsville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-17.
Dooly County didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 44-35 defeat against Wheeler County on the 8th. As for Hawkinsville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 62-17 victory against Montgomery County on the 8th.
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