The South-Doyle Cherokees scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 80-19 victory over Eagleton College & Career Academy. The victory was a breath of fresh air for South-Doyle as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
South-Doyle found their leader in underclassman Payton Rollins, who went 6 for 8 from beyond the arc en route to 30 points and 7 assists. Those seven assists set a new season-high mark for her.
South-Doyle's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Eagleton College & Career Academy, they bumped their record down to 2-6 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South-Doyle will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Knoxville Central at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024. Eagleton College & Career Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Clayton-Bradley Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 15, 2024.
