The Hazlehurst Indians will challenge the Pelahatchie Chiefs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hazlehurst knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Pelahatchie likes a good challenge.
While Hazlehurst didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They had just enough and edged out Muddy River HomeSchool 73-70. That's two games straight that the Indians have won by exactly three points.
Kavarrious Crawford
| 12/02/25 @ Muddy River HomeSchool | 50% |
| 11/25/25 @ Wesson | 60% |
| 11/24/25 vs Puckett | 29% |
| 11/20/25 @ Enterprise | 25% |
| 11/18/25 vs Hillcrest Christian | 71% |
| + 5 more games |
Hazlehurst relied on the efforts of Jakavion Johnson, who went 11-for-23 to rack up 26 points along with seven rebounds and three steals, and Kavarrious Crawford, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 16 boards. Thanks to that strong game, Crawford now owns an excellent 45.5% field goal percentage. Brayden Murray was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Hazlehurst smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Meanwhile, Pelahatchie can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They took down Pisgah 78-60. The Chiefs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hazlehurst's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Pelahatchie, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 3-6.
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