Wayne County won the last time they faced Valdosta and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Yellow Jackets narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Wildcats 49-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Yellow Jackets have posted since December 7, 2024.

Dwayne Smith
| 11/18/25 vs Valdosta | 4 |
| 11/15/25 vs New Faith Christian Academy | 1 |
| 11/14/25 @ Bryan County | 2 |
| 02/04/25 @ New Hampstead | 3 |
| 02/03/25 vs Warner Robins | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Wayne County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dwayne Smith, who posted 13 points along with six assists and five boards. What's more, Smith posted four steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Ralph Doomes was another key player, dropping a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The victory (which was Wayne County's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 55.3 points this season. As for Valdosta, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Wayne County will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Long County at 7:30 p.m. on December 2. As for Valdosta, they will head out on the road to face off against Cherokee Bluff at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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