Union Grove had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Southwest DeKalb Panthers on Saturday, falling 77-55.
When it comes to explaining why Union Grove lost, don't look at Langston Jones. Despite the final result, he posted 13 points. Kennington England was another key player, putting up nine points.
Jackson Ushery went supernova For Southwest DeKalb., going 9-for-14 to rack up 23 points and three steals. What's more, Ushery posted four assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Thomas Glanton, III, who shot 63% from the field en route to 16 points and seven assists.
Union Grove will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on North Oconee at 7:00 p.m. on the 25th. As for Southwest DeKalb, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 70-29 victory against Arabia Mountain on the 13th.
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