The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders fought the good fight in their overtime game against the Holly Hill Academy Raiders on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 57-54. Jefferson Davis Academy has struggled against Holly Hill Academy recently, as their contest on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Jefferson Davis Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Nasir Void. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 24 points and 12 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Void has scored all season. Reese Still was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with three steals.
Jefferson Davis Academy's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Holly Hill Academy, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson Davis Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Community Christian Academy at 7:10 p.m. on January 30th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in their respective states (Community Christian Academy is ranked 269th in Georgia, while Jefferson Davis Academy is ranked 273rd in South Carolina). As for Holly Hill Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Crown Leadership Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 30th. Crown Leadership Academy comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
