While Malone didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Wiregrass Kings 65-42 on Thursday.

Jackson Welch
12/19/24 vs Wiregrass | 35 |
12/21/23 vs Geneva County | 35 |
01/30/24 vs Holmes County | 29 |
11/28/23 @ Graceville | 27 |
11/19/24 vs Northside Methodist Academy | 27 |
It was another big night for Jackson Welch, who went 11 of 25 en route to 35 points and five rebounds. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Jamerious Sims, who posted six points and 12 rebounds.
Malone's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Wiregrass, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Malone and Houston County will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. As for Wiregrass, they and Cottondale will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played.
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