Leroy had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 13-9 to make it four. They fell 58-52 to the McIntosh Demons. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Demons this season, with their most recent defeat being a 58-55 loss two weeks ago.
Ayden Tolbert
| 02/11/26 @ McIntosh | 28 |
| 02/09/26 vs Southern Choctaw | 20 |
| 02/02/26 @ Blacksher | 17 |
| 01/30/26 @ Citronelle | 7 |
| 01/29/26 @ Fruitdale | 10 |
| + 17 more games |
Despite the loss, Leroy still got an impressive performance from Ayden Tolbert, who shot 63% from the field en route to 28 points. Tolbert continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Joshua Reed, who posted 13 points and eight rebounds.
As for McIntosh, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-5. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.3 points over those games.
McIntosh's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joshua Harris, who went 5-for-9 on his way to 15 points and five steals. Harris is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in each of the last seven games he's played. Braxton Sauls was another key player, shooting 63% from the field to rack up 12 points and three steals.
Leroy and McIntosh are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Bears will challenge Florala on Saturday. As for McIntosh, they will take on Kinston at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Demons will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
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