Poplar Springs had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Holmes County Blue Devils and fell 71-39. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Several Atomics players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jakobe Jackson, who posted ten points. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Bush, who scored seven points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Holmes County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Clyde Roche, who went 6-for-11 on his way to 16 points along with six rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of James Thole, who made all 8 shots he took for 16 points and five boards.
Holmes County has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Poplar Springs wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 55-50 defeat against Ponce De Leon on the 20th. As for Holmes County, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 46-44 victory against Malone on the 20th.
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