Basketball Recap: Dajah Taylor's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Dublin over Dodge County

Dublin was the 76-66 winner over Dodge County when they last played one another back in February of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Dublin Fighting Irish took a 54-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dodge County Indians on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Fighting Irish can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 396th, while the Indians are ranked 158th).

Dublin's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dajah Taylor, who posted three points in addition to six boards, six blocks, and five assists. That's the most rebounds Taylor has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Keasia Jackson, who earned ten points along with six boards and three steals.

Dublin's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Dodge County, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-9.

Dublin wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 35-30 defeat against Washington County on the 4th. Dodge County has also already played their next match, a 79-59 loss against East Laurens on the 4th.