Wheeler County is 0-3 against Bacon County since January of 2024 but things could change on Friday. The Wheeler County Bulldogs will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on the Bacon County Raiders at 6:00 p.m. Hopefully Wheeler County focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 21 last Saturday.
Wheeler County is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season last Saturday. They fell just short of Dublin by a score of 60-58. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since January 22nd.
Wheeler County's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Nikita James, who earned 34 points, and Makaylin Harvey, who scored six points in addition to 14 rebounds. James' evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Derrionna Madison, who had five steals.
Meanwhile, Bacon County entered their matchup against Telfair County on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Bacon County took a 48-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of Telfair County. The loss was the Raiders' first of the season.
Wheeler County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Bacon County, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1.
Wheeler County might still be hurting after the 45-19 defeat they got from Bacon County in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will Wheeler County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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