McKenzie was the 76-54 winner over Houston County when they last played one another two weeks ago, but their luck changed this time around. The match between the McKenzie Rebels and the Houston County Fighting Irish didn't end well, with the McKenzie Rebels falling 78-63.
Houston County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mac Baggett out in front who went 11 for 17 en route to 27 points. That's the most points Baggett has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Paul 'Ryan' Carter, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 11 rebounds.
McKenzie's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 11-12. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.8 points over those games. As for Houston County, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-11.
Coming up, McKenzie will be playing at home against Camden Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Houston County, they will face off against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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