McIntosh County Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a hard 48-32 fall against the Metter Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Buccaneers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 67-66 back in January.
Several Buccaneers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Harper Willis, who posted six points. Cassie McIntosh was another key player, putting up six points and ten boards.
Metter was led to victory by Za'Kyah Byrd and Zacarea Walker. Byrd went 7 for 16 to rack up 20 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals, while Walker dropped a double-double on 11 points and 18 boards. Walker is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season.
McIntosh County Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Metter, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 15-2.
McIntosh County Academy has already played their next match, a 39-25 win against Savannah on the 4th. As for Metter, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 64-46 victory against Portal on the 4th.
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