Washington County has gone 5-0 against Jefferson County recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Washington County Golden Hawks just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Jefferson County Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Jefferson County took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Washington County, who comes in off a win.
On Thursday, Washington County earned a 56-46 win over East Laurens. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Golden Hawks.
| 12/15/23 @ Josey | 10 |
| 02/13/24 @ Putnam County | 10 |
| 02/09/24 vs Glenn Hills | 8 |
| 12/23/23 @ Dublin | 8 |
| 12/16/23 @ Hancock Central | 7 |
Washington County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aeria Hagans led the charge by putting up 17 points and six boards. That's the most rebounds Hagans has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jade Kitchens, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards.
Meanwhile, Jefferson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They were dealt a 66-24 defeat at the hands of Dodge County. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-9.
Washington County will need focus on slowing down Jaelissia Reeves, one of several Jefferson County players who made an impact when they last played. She posted four points in addition to 11 rebounds and three steals. Reeves is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last four games she's played. Sha'Niah Pitts was another key player, posting four points along with seven steals and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Jefferson County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Jefferson County's loss dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Washington County, their victory bumped their record up to 16-6.
Everything came up roses for Washington County against Jefferson County in their previous meeting last Monday, as the squad secured a 74-32 win. In that game, Washington County amassed a halftime lead of 37-10, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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