Southside had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 68-61 win over the Harrisburg Hornets on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Southerners as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Several Hornets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Eastin Gray, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 13 points and seven rebounds. Gray is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Axel Heeb, who posted 14 points and five rebounds.
Harrisburg has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southside will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Searcy at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Harrisburg will also get a bit of a break before their next contest: they'll face off against Rivercrest at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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