Hazlehurst proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 37) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Puckett Wolves 63-61. While the Indians didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Hazlehurst's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jakavion Johnson, who posted 26 points. Another player making a difference was Brayden Murray, who earned 17 points.
Despite the loss, Puckett still got an impressive performance from Kaleb Coleman, who scored 32 points. Coleman's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Brodie Bragg was another key player, putting up eight points.
Hazlehurst's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Puckett, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Coming up, Hazlehurst will host Hillcrest Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Puckett, they are taking a road trip to face off against Mississippi School for the Deaf at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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