Buford's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Central Eagles, sneaking past 36-34. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Yellow Jackets as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Despite the loss, Central still got an impressive performance from Jordyn Griffin, who almost dropped a triple-double on 17 points, nine boards, and 12 steals. Those 12 steals gave Griffin a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jariyah Sowell, who posted 11 points and three steals.
Yellow Jackets
| 01/14/25 @ Central | 36-34 |
| 01/09/25 vs Andrew Jackson | 16-77 |
| 01/03/25 @ Cuthbertson | 31-56 |
| 12/20/24 @ Cheraw | 33-56 |
| 12/17/24 vs Chesterfield | 35-59 |
Buford's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7. As for Central, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Buford will challenge York Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Central, they will take on Andrew Jackson at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Andrew Jackson's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine games.
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