
War Eagles
01/31/25 vs Savannah | 39 |
01/17/25 @ Claxton | 36 |
12/17/24 @ Metter | 34 |
12/20/24 vs Treutlen | 33 |
12/13/24 vs Portal | 32 |
Jenkins County scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 45-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Savannah Bluejackets. The defeat leaves the War Eagles without a win on the season.
Jenkins County's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Haley Newton, who posted eight points along with ten rebounds and five steals. Those five steals gave Newton a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cassie Martin, who scored ten points and five steals.
Savannah's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Christiana Roberts led the charge by dropping a double-double on 14 points and 11 boards. Roberts also grabbed seven steals, which is notable because Savannah is 2-1 when she posts at least three steals, but 4-9 otherwise. Kennedy Williams also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Jenkins County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-20. As for Savannah, their win bumped their record up to 6-10.
Jenkins County has already played their next matchup, a 58-27 loss against Screven County on the 1st. As for Savannah, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 29-26 defeat against Claxton on the 1st.
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