It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Jeff Davis ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They walked away with a 55-48 win over the Bacon County Raiders. The victory continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won four in a row.
Malachi Smith
| 01/25/25 @ Bacon County | 16 |
| 01/18/25 vs Berrien | 24 |
| 01/11/25 @ Brantley County | 22 |
| 01/10/25 vs Bacon County | 16 |
Jeff Davis' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Malachi Smith, who posted 16 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. The match was Smith's fourth in a row with at least 16 points. Latrell Sellers was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and 17 rebounds.
Jeff Davis smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Amar'E Ryals and Jayden Tarber certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Ryals dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 boards, while Tarber had 11 points. Ryals is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Theron Moore, who put up six points and nine rebounds.
Jeff Davis' record now sits at 9-7. As for Bacon County, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Jeff Davis didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 56-48 victory against Brantley County on the 28th. As for Bacon County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 74-60 win against Berrien on the 28th.
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