Jeff Davis was the 65-54 winner over Pierce County when they last played one another two weeks ago, but their luck changed this time around. The Jeff Davis Yellowjackets were just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 60-59 to the Pierce County Bears. While the Yellowjackets didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bears 21-15 in the first quarter.
When it comes to explaining why Jeff Davis lost, don't look at Malachi Smith. Despite the final result, he posted 27 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of James Benjamin, who put up 12 points and six rebounds.
Yellowjackets
| 12/17/24 @ Pierce County | 59-60 |
| 12/14/24 vs Appling County | 67-73 |
Even though they lost, Jeff Davis smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matchups.
Jeff Davis has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.0 points per game. As for Pierce County, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
After both having extra time off, Jeff Davis and Berrien will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Berrien knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Jeff Davis likes a good challenge. As for Pierce County, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 57-52 defeat against Brantley County on the 20th.
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