Cherokee County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-59 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hokes Bluff Eagles. If the Warriors were looking for revenge after losing 53-38 to the Eagles when the teams met back in February, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Tatum Perry
| 11/24/25 vs Locust Fork | 12 |
| 12/05/25 @ Cleburne County | 13 |
| 11/20/25 @ Glencoe | 15 |
| 11/26/25 vs Fort Payne | 17 |
| 12/08/25 @ Hokes Bluff | 31 |
Despite the defeat, Cherokee County saw an underclassman step up: freshman Tatum Perry shot 48% from the field to rack up 31 points along with five boards and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Perry has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Keyshawn Woods, who went 5-for-6 on his way to 11 points and three steals.
Cherokee County's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Hokes Bluff, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-3.
Looking ahead, Cherokee County will take on Sand Rock at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hokes Bluff, they will square off against Ashville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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