Jackson County entered their contest against Stone Memorial on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Blue Devils were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 45-44 to the Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 86-59 back in November.
Jackson County's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avannah Banks, who shot 71% from the field on her way to 14 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Claire Williams, who posted 12 points along with seven assists and six rebounds.
Jackson County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Stone Memorial, the win keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson County will venture away from home to challenge Macon County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Stone Memorial, they will head out to take on Grace Christian Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.
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