It was a good run, but Telfair County unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 66-49 bruising from the Appling County Pirates. The match was a 23-23 toss-up at halftime, but the Trojans couldn't quite close it out.
When it comes to explaining why Telfair County lost, don't look at Passion Clay. Despite the final result, she went 8 for 20 on her way to 24 points and six steals. Clay is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aamoni Posley, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
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Even though they lost, Telfair County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Appling County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Keniyah White out in front who posted 25 points and four steals. Those 25 points gave White a new career-high. Perri Mitchell was another key player, putting up eight points along with nine boards and six blocks.
Telfair County's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-2. As for Appling County, they pushed their record up to 9-7 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Telfair County will challenge Wilcox County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilcox County will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Telfair County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Appling County, they will square off against Pierce County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Appling County has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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