Echols County lost against Irwin County back in January of 2022 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Echols County Wildcats took a 60-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Irwin County Indians. While the Wildcats didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Indians 16-10 in the first quarter.
It was another big night for Sam Guy, who posted eight points in addition to 11 boards and three blocks for Irwin County. Another player making a difference was Caleb Barrett, who scored nine points and eight rebounds.
Echols County's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Irwin County, they moved to 4-9 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Echols County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 60-42 loss against Lanier County on the 14th. Irwin County has also already played their next contest, a 60-52 win against Atkinson County on the 11th.
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