Basketball Recap: Zakariyya Dwight Key Part of a Team Effort in Cougars Win

After losing to Dooly County the last time they met, Crisp County decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Crisp County Cougars were the clear victor by a 65-40 margin over the Dooly County Bobcats on Saturday. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 22 points or more this season.

Crisp County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Zakariyya Dwight out in front who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 boards. Dwight has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more blocks the last 16 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jaylon Cooper, who posted 13 points in addition to seven steals and five assists.

Crisp County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 17 consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Crisp County pushed their record up to 11-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.0 points per game. As for Dooly County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-9.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Crisp County Cougars challenge the Sumter County Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Crisp County has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 228 points over their last three contests. As for Dooly County, they will square off against Wilcox County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.