The Jeff Davis Yellowjackets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They fell just short of Sumter County by a score of 52-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Jeff Davis has suffered yet this season.
Jeff Davis' loss came despite strong showings from Malachi Smith and L'earl Conaway. Smith scored 20 points, while Conaway scored 14 points.
Jeff Davis' defeat was their fourth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 4-12. As for Sumter County, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-11.
Jeff Davis the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Wheeler County at 7:30 p.m. on January 22nd. As for Sumter County, they will head out on the road to square off against Cook at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
