If Dougherty was riding high fresh off their 58-36 takedown of Crisp County last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The matchup between the Trojans and the Colquitt County Packers didn't end well, with the Trojans falling 43-29. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 277th, while the Packers are ranked 73rd).
Colquitt County found their leader in freshman Dyi'Quacious James, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyndall Pettis, who posted eight points and six boards.
Dougherty's loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Colquitt County, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1.
Dougherty will take on Thomas County Central in a holiday battle at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Yellow Jackets have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Colquitt County, they will head out to face off against Warner Robins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Packers will need to watch out since the Demons have now posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
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