A victory for Hancock Central just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Washington County Golden Hawks, falling 52-31. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 66-46 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
Washington County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jade Kitchens, who posted nine points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Kitchens has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Aeria Hagans, who earned 13 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Hancock Central is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. As for Washington County, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hancock Central will host Glenn Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Washington County, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Academy for Classical Education at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Academy for Classical Education will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Washington County surely won't give up without a fight.
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