Hawkinsville won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They were beaten by the Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers 64-23. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 437th, while the Lancers are ranked 40th).
Hawkinsville's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyla Slocumb, who posted 11 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Alicia Newman, who put up six points and six rebounds.
Hawkinsville's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Central Fellowship Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-1.
Hawkinsville will head out on the road to square off against Telfair County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Telfair County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.6 points per game this season. As for Central Fellowship Christian Academy, they will square off against Brentwood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Brentwood will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Central Fellowship Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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