The Dawson-Bryant Hornets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 51-49 victory over the South Webster Jeeps on Saturday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Hornets' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 197th, while the Jeeps are ranked 412th).
South Webster's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avary Claxon, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Claxon is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Addi Claxon, who posted 17 points and eight boards.
The win made it two in a row for Dawson-Bryant and bumps their season record up to 10-3. As for South Webster, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-7.
Looking ahead, Dawson-Bryant will host Gallia Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hornets' defense better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 50.1 points per game this season. As for South Webster, they are taking a road trip to take on Minford at 7:15 p.m. on Monday.
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