Hilliard entered their game against Union County on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Red Flashes took a 58-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fightin' Tigers. The Red Flashes were not able to make up for their defeat to the Fightin' Tigers from their previous meeting back in January of 2022.
King McMillian
| 01/13/26 vs Union County | 22 |
| 01/10/26 vs Fort White | 16 |
| 01/04/26 @ Dunnellon | 15 |
| 01/03/26 vs Palatka | 25 |
| 01/02/26 vs Taylor County | 22 |
| 12/23/25 vs South Cobb | 24 |
Despite the loss, Hilliard saw an underclassman step up: sophomore King McMillian posted 22 points along with five boards and five steals. McMillian's big performance that evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. James Foster was another key player, going 5-for-8 to rack up 12 points and three steals.
Union County found their leader in sophomore Tyrese Chandler, who shot 64% from the field on his way to 18 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Garrison Smith, who went 5-for-9 en route to 14 points.
Hilliard's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Union County, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.
Hilliard wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 57-50 win against Bishop Snyder on the 14th. As for Union County, they have also already played their next contest, a 64-60 loss against Baker County on the 15th.
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