With a playoff win on the line, Blountstown rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They managed a 54-48 win over the Cottondale Hornets. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 47-39 back in January.
Blountstown's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braxton Sercye, who went 5 of 7 en route to 14 points and five rebounds. Cyion Smith was another key player, going 6 for 10 on his way to 12 points in addition to seven boards and three steals.
Despite the defeat, Cottondale had strong showings from Tramond Collins, who went 5 of 10 en route to 13 points along with seven rebounds and six steals, and Cameron Odom, who posted 18 points and three steals. That's the most steals Collins has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Trashonn Collins, who put up nine points.
Blountstown has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.8 points per game. As for Cottondale, their loss dropped their record down to 13-10.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Blountstown Tigers duke it out with the Munroe Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Munroe will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Blountstown surely won't give up without a fight. Cottondale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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