If the Stewart County Royal Knights were feeling good off their 81-37 takedown of the Quitman County Hornets two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Stewart County lost to Chattahoochee County on the road by a decisive 56-42 margin on Thursday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Stewart County in their matchups with Chattahoochee County: they've now lost six in a row.
Chattahoochee County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Yaelah Protho led the charge by scoring 21 points along with nine rebounds. Those nine rebounds set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Jessika Carter , who scored 15 points along with four steals.
Stewart County's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Chattahoochee County, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stewart County will take on Baker County at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Georgia (Baker County is ranked 322nd, while Stewart County is ranked 303rd). As for Chattahoochee County, they will head out on the road to face off against Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
