Natchez won the last time they faced Jefferson County and Daylan Haywood did his part to make sure it happened again. The Natchez Bulldogs claimed a resounding 71-44 victory over the Jefferson County Tigers thanks in part to Haywood, who dropped a double-double on 32 points and ten steals. His evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points.
Jaydien Johnson was another key player, earning four points plus eight rebounds and two steals. What's more, he also racked up two assists, the most he's had since back in January.
Natchez was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Natchez's record is now 3-1. As for Jefferson County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Natchez will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Vicksburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Natchez is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59 points per game this season. As for Jefferson County, they will head out to challenge Piney Woods at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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