Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Jay walked away with it. They strolled past the Paxton Bobcats with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 59-45. The victory continues a trend for the Royals in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won seven in a row.
Presley Hawthorne
| 02/13/25 vs Paxton | 22 |
| 01/25/25 vs Pace | 14 |
| 02/06/25 vs Laurel Hill | 12 |
| 01/03/25 vs Walton | 12 |
| 02/08/25 vs Paxton | 10 |
Jay found their leader in sophomore Presley Hawthorne, who posted 22 points along with five rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hawthorne has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubreigh Nelson, who put up 12 points and five boards.
Several Bobcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kenzie Lassiter, who went 8-for-16 on her way to 20 points. That's the most points Lassiter has posted since back in November of 2024. Johanna Leddon was another key player, putting up nine points.
Jay's win bumped their record up to 20-3. As for Paxton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 20-5.
Looking ahead, Jay will square off against Holmes County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Holmes County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last ten games. Paxton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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